Principal, Policy

Avalere

Principal focusing on Medicare, Medicaid and drug pricing policy at Avalere Health. Seeking a policy professional for creative solutions and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeWashington DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key subject matter expert on Medicare, Medicaid and drug pricing policy issues impacting the pharmaceutical/ biotech, health insurance, pharmacy, and PBM industries
Generate both strategic and tactical recommendations for clients that are responsive to their policy and business needs
Oversee multiple complex engagements at a time from proposal development through delivery
Partner with clients on shaping the scope of projects
Assemble cross-functional teams, and oversee the team from project initiation through to client delivery with minimal oversight
Meaningfully contribute to practice goal achievement around sales, revenue, and project management
Create and execute on business development plans
Participate in strategic and planning discussions across the firm to develop new business
Supervise, train and mentor staff members within the practice and across the firm
Generate thought leadership that raises the profile of your expertise and the practice’s capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in health policy, public policy, healthcare management, public health, public administration, economics, business administration, or a relevant discipline
Significant experience analyzing policy proposals, legislation, and/or regulation and conveying findings to clients and the public
Sophisticated understanding of the policy issues impacting the healthcare sector
Business dynamics in the marketplace
Experience overseeing and supervising work of staff members
Proven situational leadership skills
Exemplary interpersonal skills that translate into positive relationships with colleagues and clients
Commitment to working in a team environment
Outstanding problem-solving and analytic skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and Word
10 + years of relevant work experience, which could include employment by a biotech or health insurance company, relevant trade group, advocacy organization, Capitol Hill, the executive branch, or a professional advisory services firm
Prior project management experience
Solid communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to concisely explain complicated concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
The option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
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
Access to 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Policy AnalysisLegislation ReviewRegulation AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentProject OversightAnalytic SkillsProblem-SolvingClient EngagementProposal DevelopmentThought Leadership

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsSituational LeadershipTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills