Associate Principal, Policy Strategy

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams in the delivery of cross-functional projects at the intersection of US health policy and life sciences commercialization
• Engage with clients to frame policy implications for pricing, access, and reimbursement strategy
• Lead and manage policy strategy engagements to help clients define their positions, prioritize issues, shape policy proposals and deploy policy communications
• Support project leadership in the development of project objectives; develop and manage project plans and teams
• Identify required project tasks, assist project leads in assigning tasks to team members, and demonstrate accountability for ensuring task completion
• Design, execute, analyze and synthesize primary and secondary research efforts
• Identify key insights, recommendations, opportunities, and threats to inform corporate and commercial strategies
• Develop business and engage with senior-level clients
• Recruit, develop and manage top talent
• Identify business opportunities and support new business acquisition
• Demonstrated expertise with new client engagement and supporting business development
• Demonstrated ability to integrate health policy analysis into commercial decisions for life sciences clients
• Substantive command of US drug pricing, coverage, and reimbursement policy as it affects life sciences commercialization
• Deep understanding of insurance reform, PBM economics and provider landscape shifts
• Prior experience in specialty therapeutic areas: Oncology, Immunology, Neurology, and/or Rare Diseases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Qualifications

• Advanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS)
• 6+ years of life sciences consulting experience and/or biopharma industry experience or relevant trade association
• Prior experience in a US health policy environment relevant to the life sciences industry
• Demonstrated health policy thought leadership is a strong plus

Benefits

• 401k Plan - generous employer match with immediate vesting and financial planning resources
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options effective day 1 of employment
• Flexible spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company paid insurances including Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance as well as additional voluntary options
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Health & Wellness Benefit (e.g., gym memberships; $1000 reimbursement annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, floating and company holidays