• A degree in public health, public policy, political science, healthcare management, health policy, public administration, economics, business administration, or a relevant discipline.
• A graduate degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred
• Significant experience analyzing policy proposals, legislation, and/or regulation and conveying findings and implications to clients, colleagues, and the public.
• Sophisticated understanding of the policy issues impacting the healthcare sector, business dynamics in the marketplace, and how policy changes affect unique stakeholders
• Experience overseeing and supervising work of colleagues
• Proven situational leadership skills and the ability to motivate and generate enthusiasm with individuals across all levels of the organization.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills that translate into positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytic skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex analytic project methodologies and findings internally and to clients.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and Word.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, with a strong preference for prior employment by a pharmaceutical/ biotech company, life sciences consulting/advisory services firm, or a federal government executive branch agency (e.g., CMS, FDA, etc.).
• Other relevant experience, such as past employment with a health insurance company, PBM, relevant trade group, advocacy organization, a healthcare-focused financial services firm, or Congress is highly desired.
• Deep knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid policy, including Medicare Part D, the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, and other key drug pricing reform policies
• Prior project management and/or leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to concisely explain complicated concepts to executives within and outside of the firm.