AssistRx · 1 month ago
Health Policy Analyst (Pharma)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expAssistRx is a company focused on health policy analysis, and they are seeking a Health Policy Analyst to analyze federal and state health policies. This role involves translating complex legislative changes into actionable insights and collaborating across teams to align strategy with emerging policy trends.
Health CareInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct ongoing research on federal, state, and local healthcare policies, regulations, and drug access legislation
Track and interpret legislative developments related to specialty pharmaceuticals, patient access, reimbursement, affordability, and care delivery models
Assess implications of policy changes on AssistRx's services, patient support programs, and client strategies
Develop high-quality policy briefs, issue summaries, white papers, and strategic recommendations for both internal teams and external biopharma partners
Translate complex policy issues into clear, concise, and actionable insights for diverse audiences
Provide expert consultation to internal leadership, commercial teams, and clients regarding risk, opportunity, and strategic response frameworks
Partner with Product, Marketing, Client Services, Compliance, and Data teams to forecast impact and align strategy with emerging policy trends
Serve as a policy subject-matter expert in client discussions, strategic planning sessions, and new solution development
Represent AssistRx at policy briefings, industry conferences, advocacy forums, and stakeholder meetings
Support advocacy and thought-leadership initiatives through data-driven storytelling and policy-informed messaging
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Public Policy (MPP), Health Economics, Political Science, Health Administration, or related field
3-7+ years of experience in health policy analysis, research, or healthcare advocacy
Proven experience interpreting and assessing federal or state health policy (e.g., CMS, Medicaid, Medicare, ACA, drug-pricing legislation)
Strong understanding of U.S. healthcare delivery, financing models, reimbursement, and specialty pharma
Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel required; R, STATA, SPSS, or similar preferred)
Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to produce publishable-quality briefs and reports
Ability to synthesize complex regulatory information into strategic, business-relevant insights
Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes
Preferred
Experience working with federal/state health agencies, public health departments, research organizations, think tanks, or biopharma
Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare policy, ACA marketplace dynamics, global health financing, or drug-pricing mechanisms
Experience in patient access programs, hub services, or pharmaceutical commercialization strategy
Benefits
Supportive, progressive, fast-paced environment
Competitive pay structure
Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting
Medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance
Company
AssistRx
AssistRx, Inc provides healthcare information technology solutions to the Specialty Pharmaceutical distribution channel.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-02-22Acquired
Leadership Team
Edward Hensley
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer
Adam Dresen
Chief Technology Officer | CISO
Recent News
2025-09-30
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