Manager, Federal and State Policy

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

ADVI Health is a strategic consulting partner to the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem. Based in Washington, DC; Chicago, IL, and Austin, TX, the firm delivers insight-and data-driven advice and vision for leaders in healthcare business and policy. ADVI delivers a comprehensive perspective by integrating business, policy, and science to find creative solutions through data, learned insight and compelling strategy to help make decisions across all segments of healthcare. The firm represents a sophisticated client base of Fortune 500 life sciences and health care service companies as well as venture and private equity backed companies in biotechnology, diagnostics, digital health, AI, health IT and health care services. The firm is at the forefront of health care delivery transformation, payment reform, public and private payer coverage, and healthcare merger and acquisition deal flow, within the US and abroad. For more information, visit advi.com.

With ADVI, clients gain unparalleled access to expert consulting services and actionable data analytics, all tailored to meet their unique needs. The ADVI team is highly regarded for our problem-solving ability, speed, depth of insight, and creativity. We are a collaborative team of consultants and Advisors all of whom are veterans of top healthcare and life science organizations, the federal government, state government, top consultancies, nonprofits, commercial payers or data and analytics companies. We are often called upon to translate how the changing market landscape impacts the pharmaceutical industry, medtech, digital health, managed services, providers, and consumers.

DESCRIPTION:

ADVI is seeking a Manager to join our Federal and State Policy Solution area.

The Solution focuses on developing business strategy and policy recommendations for our biopharmaceutical and provider clients on various policy issues. The primary functions of the Manager are to manage client relationships, develop and communicate client-specific policy implications, and develop subject matter expert in US pharmaceutical policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and analyze policy developments in various areas that affect pharmaceutical reimbursement, including Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Affordability Boards, 340B, etc.

Create client deliverables, including policy summaries, memos, excel databases, and slides

Identify and present client-specific impact of policy developments

Collaborate with the policy team to develop same-day summaries of notable policy developments, e.g., major HHS rules

Staff ongoing retainer relationships: serve as the point-of-contact for clients, field research requests, and lead the development of deliverables to address inquiries

Assist project managers on standalone research projects/project-based accounts, e.g., clinical asset reviews, fiscal analyses of policy changes, coverage and reimbursement assessments

Interface with ADVI Advisors to distill real-world implications of policy issues and translate findings into client deliverables

QUALIFICATIONS

Deep understanding of federal and state regulatory bodies and government payers including CMS (Medicare Parts A, B, D, and Medicare Advantage), Medicaid (Medicaid FFS and Medicaid health plans), HRSA (340B), and state healthcare programs.

Experience analyzing federal and/or state policies (legislation and regulations) and identifying implications for pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, patients, and other stakeholders.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complicated topics in a manner that is easy to understand.

Strong ability to multitask and prioritize work streams effectively under often competing deadlines.

Action-oriented, forward-looking, and strategic with strong sense of urgency and initiative to get things done by influencing others and building relationships in a team-oriented, collaborative atmosphere.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word – must love PowerPoint

EXPERIENCE

4-6 years of relevant work experience.

An advanced degree in health policy, public policy/law, healthcare management/business administration, public health, public administration, economics, or a relevant discipline is preferred.