Director, Health Policy & Device Access

BreakthroughT1D; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Bonuses and generous PTO

Job summary

Breakthrough T1D is seeking a Director of Health Policy to advance access to diabetes devices and care in the U.S. You will shape policy, analyze payer landscapes, and lead cross-functional teams to remove coverage barriers. Strong relationships with payers and policy makers are essential.

The role requires 10+ years in advocacy/health policy with a background in reimbursement and coding, plus ability to travel <30% and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in advocacy, policy, or reimbursement fields.
• Expert knowledge of public and private payer landscapes and coding.
• Deep understanding of the US healthcare system; strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Strategy execution to remove coverage barriers for diabetes tech in public and private markets.
• Engage payers, PBMs, employers, coding bodies, and other external stakeholders.
• Lead regulatory analysis of CMS rulemaking and payer policies affecting access.
• Develop external communication resources for the T1D community and stakeholders.
• Translate policy and economics data into talking points for leadership.
• Collaborate across Advocacy, Research, Medical Affairs, and Communications.

Skills

Advocacy leadership

Policy communication

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree (MBA/MPP/MPH)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Breakthrough T1D is seeking a Director of Health Policy to advance access to diabetes devices and care in the U.S. You will shape policy, analyze payer landscapes, and lead cross-functional teams to remove coverage barriers. Strong relationships with payers and policy makers are essential.

The role requires 10+ years in advocacy/health policy with a background in reimbursement and coding, plus ability to travel <30% and operate in a fast-paced environment.