Consultant, Policy

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible hybrid/remote work

Job summary

Avalere Health is seeking a policy-focused professional to serve as a trusted SME on federal and state healthcare policy issues affecting manufacturers, plans, and providers. You will monitor legislative developments and translate changes into strategic client guidance.

You will develop expertise in Medicare programs and the Inflation Reduction Act, frame complex client challenges, and deliver evidence-based recommendations to senior executives across engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health Policy, Public Policy, Law, Public Health, Health Economics, Healthcare Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of healthcare policy consulting experience in pharma/biotech, health plans, or government.
• Strong knowledge of US healthcare policy landscape: Medicare Part B/D, 340B, and related programs.
• Ability to translate complex policy analyses into actionable client recommendations.
• Experience leading client-facing presentations and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted SME on federal and state healthcare policy issues affecting manufacturers, insurers, and providers.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Develop expertise in Medicare Part B/D, Inflation Reduction Act programs, and Medicaid policy.
• Frame client challenges and synthesize information into practical, evidence-based guidance.
• Present analyses and recommendations to senior executives and client teams.

Skills

Healthcare policy expertise

Policy analysis

Client relationship management

Strategic recommendations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Visualization tools

AI-enabled workflows

Job description

About Avalere Health

United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.

Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.

Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.

Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.

We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.

We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.

What you'll do

• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert on federal and state healthcare policy issues affecting pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, health plans, providers, and other healthcare stakeholders.

• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and market developments, translating policy changes into meaningful business implications and strategic recommendations for clients.

• Develop expertise across key policy areas including Medicare Part B and Part D, the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program under the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

• Frame complex client challenges, synthesize diverse information sources, and develop practical, evidence-based strategic recommendations.

• Apply qualitative and quantitative analyses to generate actionable insights that address client business and/or policy objectives.

• Anticipate client needs and proactively identify areas in which Avalere can support such clients.

• Manage day-to-day client relationships across multiple engagements, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for designated workstreams and/or accounts.

• Present complex analyses and recommendations confidently to client audiences, including senior executives.

• Build long-term client relationships by delivering exceptional service, managing expectations, and identifying opportunities to expand engagements.

• Manage project workstreams or project teams to successfully deliver high-quality work products on time and within budget while balancing competing priorities across multiple engagements.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with subject matter experts across Avalere Health.

• Review and guide the work of Associates and other project team members by providing initial guidance on project tasks and feedback on draft materials and integrating SME and project leads input into final deliverables.

• Translate complex policy analyses, research findings, and data into compelling, client-ready deliverables and executive-level presentations.

• Ensure recommendations are supported by rigorous evidence and communicated through clear, concise, and persuasive narratives.

• Distill complex and multi-faceted topics into clear and relevant points that can be conveyed to clients verbally and in writing

• Mentor, coach, and provide ongoing feedback to Associates and other junior team members.

• Review work products to ensure analytical rigor and high-quality client deliverables.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment and contribute to the continued growth of the Policy practice.

• Incorporate data-driven approaches and technology-enabled ways of working, including responsible use of AI and advanced analytical tools, to improve client outcomes and team efficiency.

• Identify innovative methods, products, or analytical approaches that enhance project delivery and client impact.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health Policy, Public Policy, Law, Public Health, Health Economics, Healthcare Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 4+ years of relevant experience in healthcare consulting, pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, health plans, advocacy organizations, government agencies, think tanks, or similar organizations.

• Strong knowledge of the U.S. healthcare policy landscape and its commercial implications, particularly Medicare Part B and Part D, Medicare Drug Price Negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy analysis, research findings, and data into actionable business recommendations.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, timelines, scope, and client expectations.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and executive audiences.

• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently with limited oversight.

• Experience developing client proposals, statements of work, or supporting business development activities.

• Experience leading client-facing presentations and executive discussions.

• Experience leveraging advanced Excel, visualization tools, AI-enabled workflows, or other analytical technologies to improve project outcomes

What we can offer

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.