Avalere Health · 14 hours ago
Managing Director, Policy (Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medicaid managed care)
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $275K/yr
15+ years expAvalere Health is dedicated to reaching every patient possible and is seeking a Managing Director for their policy practice. This senior leadership role will focus on strategic direction, growth, and client delivery in health policy, specifically in Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medicaid managed care.
Brand MarketingConsultingMedical
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level clients across the life sciences, payer, and provider sectors, offering insights on the evolving policy and regulatory landscape impacting pharmaceutical/ biotech, health insurance, pharmacy, and PBM industries
Lead development of new policy service offerings and thought leadership that position Avalere as a recognized leader in healthcare policy strategy
Oversee delivery of high-impact advisory engagements addressing issues such as drug pricing, coverage and access, reimbursement, and other healthcare reform
Engage in frequent public speaking and panel discussion forums as recognized expert across a diverse range of health policy areas
Use expert health policy content knowledge to identify new areas for business growth and steward these opportunities through successful implementation and delivery
Deploy understanding of complex account issues to problem-solve multi-dimensional policy and business interests
Collaborate across Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams to ensure integration of policy insights into broader client strategies
Act as senior leader on major accounts, ensuring client satisfaction, strategic alignment, and long-term partnership growth
Leverage strong industry networks to open new doors and reinforce Avalere’s position as a trusted policy advisor
Demonstrate expert consulting acumen, deepening client relationships and anticipating client needs and impacts of healthcare landscape changes
Direct teams to ensure revenue and business development goals are achieved
Participate in account goal planning meetings, using client and healthcare knowledge to contribute to action plans and identify staff to execute
Work with Client Partnership team as expert SME and trusted business partner
Leverage high quality work to grow client relationships and opportunities
Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing tree of policy strategists and consultants, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation
Lead a significant book of business critical to practice revenue attainment
Contribute to plans for growth, acquisition, and retention of talent as well as succession planning
Contribute to firmwide strategy and cross-functional initiatives
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in health policy, which could include employment by a pharmaceutical company, relevant trade group, advocacy organization, Capitol Hill, the Administration, or professional advisory services
Expertise in Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medicaid managed care, drug pricing, the Affordable Care Act and/or commercial health insurance
Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare policy, biopharmaceutical market dynamics, and payer/reimbursement structures
Significant experience analyzing policy proposals, legislation, and/or regulation and conveying findings to clients and the public
Proven track record of building and growing successful teams
A strategic thinker with business acumen and the ability to translate complex policy shifts into actionable client insights
Exemplary interpersonal skills that translate into positive relationships with colleagues and clients
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Preferred
Advanced degree in public policy, public health, business, or a related field preferred
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements
20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through our employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
Continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities
Company
Avalere Health
Avalere Health offers business consulting, medical engagement and communications services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amar Urhekar
Chief Executive Officer
Corrina Safeio
President Global Marketing, EVP Corporate Marketing
Recent News
2025-12-04
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