Consultant I, Healthcare Policy

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About the Role 

Avalere is seeking a Consultant I to join our Healthcare Policy practice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping and analyzing healthcare policy and delivering actionable insights that drive our clients’ business and advocacy priorities. We are seeking a policy professional who loves to generate creative solutions to complex problems, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is energized by working collaboratively with highly motivated and knowledgeable colleagues. 

 Avalere’s Healthcare Policy Practice provides advisory services, including policy analysis and strategy, data analytics, and quantitative modeling to a wide range of clients across the healthcare industry such as life science companies, managed care plans, providers, and patient groups. Issues of focus will span the health policy landscape, including but are not limited to the Medicare program (Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage), Medicaid, the 340B program, the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges, and other state policy issues (e.g., drug pricing legislation such as drug affordability review boards, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) regulation, etc.). 

What You Will Do 

Serve as a subject matter expert on Medicare Advantage and/or Medicare Part D policy-related issues faced by insurers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, and beneficiaries  

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research (e.g., key informant interviews, literature searches, etc.) on a diverse array of healthcare issues

Manage projects and assist in stewarding of project-based accounts 

Track federal and state legislation and regulatory matters based on client priorities and project needs; evaluate the potential impacts of proposed policies 

Draft written summaries, white papers, and PowerPoint presentations to provide strategic recommendations to clients 

Use content expertise, strong attention to detail, solid proofreading, and layout skills to build client deliverables 

Assist in translating and communicating the implications of policy changes on clients’ businesses and strategic priorities 

Work independently and in cross-functional teams to contribute to the development and delivery of projects to clients 

Draft scopes of work and using subject matter expertise to collaborate and bridge work across teams 

About You

A degree in health policy, public policy, healthcare management, public health, public administration, economics, business administration, law, or a relevant discipline. 

Strong communication skills (written and oral) including the ability to concisely explain complicated concepts 

Project management experience 

Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word 

Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask 

Self-starter, ability to work independently and in groups 

Exemplary interpersonal skills that translate into positive relationships with colleagues and clients; proven team player with solution-focused attitude 

4-6 years of relevant work experience, which could include employment by federal and/or state regulatory agencies, Capitol Hill, relevant trade group, a law firm, health insurance company, pharmaceutical company, think tank, or advocacy organization 

Experience focused on Medicare Advantage and/or Medicare Part D preferred 

Experience rapidly and effectively analyzing policy proposals, legislation, and/or regulation and conveying findings to clients or other stakeholders 

All Applications MUST include a Cover Letter and response to the writing prompt BELOW. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and remain open until March 28th, 2025

Writing Prompt:

Please describe a recent health policy development and its potential impact on either health insurers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, or providers (250 word maximum).

What we can offer

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We are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We encourage diversity of thought, inclusive behavior, and break down barriers to ensure every individual feels valued and encouraged to contribute their unique abilities and potential. As part of our commitment to building a healthier world, every employee is also encouraged to participate in our community engagement efforts, which support a wide range of healthcare programs and wellbeing causes worldwide.

We have city hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia, geared toward collaborating, training, socializing, and coming together as a global organization while maintaining and fully supporting flexible working practices. Our compensation and benefits package is benchmarked across the industry. We offer a generous company pension/retirement plan, private medical insurance, comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives, compelling time-off policy, plus many other excellent employee benefits. 

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