Director, Policy with HDA

Cessna & Associates; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Policy to coordinate policy development affecting the healthcare distribution industry. The ideal candidate has a strong background in health policy, outstanding writing skills, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role includes developing policies on various healthcare issues and requires presence in the office three days a week. The salary range is between $122,000 and $150,000, which reflects the strategic importance of this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in healthcare policy.
• Strong understanding of healthcare supply chain issues preferred.
• Ability to proofread and edit with precision.

Responsibilities

• Work with member companies and internal staff to inform policy agenda.
• Provide policy strategy and coordination as Director of Policy.
• In-office presence required three days a week.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

Ability to carry out budget development and financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in health policy or public administration

Job description

Title and Organization

Director, Policy with HDA

Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

Reports To: Chief Policy Officer

Location: Washington, DC/Hybrid

Overview

Do you have experience in health policy or public administration, along with strong writing skills and a drive to make a difference? The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) is the national organization helping members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. We are seeking a Director of Policy to coordinate policy development on key issues impacting the healthcare distribution industry and HDA’s membership. This is an excellent opportunity to influence policy and drive HDA advocacy and engagement!

Responsibilities

• Work with HDA member company subject matter experts and internal staff to inform the distribution sector’s policy agenda on issues such as distribution logistics, supply chain resilience, emergency preparedness, reimbursement, importation of prescription medicines, prescription drug abuse and diversion, pharmaceutical traceability, taxes, healthcare affordability, and international trade.
• Provide policy strategy and coordination as the Director of Policy, reporting to the Chief Policy Officer.
• Required to be in the office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in health policy, public administration, or research preferred.
• 3 years of related experience, including healthcare policy.
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and execution.
• Ability to carry out budget development and financial forecasting.
• Strong writing skills, including ability to proofread and edit.
• Understanding of the healthcare supply chain and/or supply chain distribution issues preferred.

Compensation

Salary Range: $122,000 - $150,000

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

Equal Employment Opportunity

HDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), located in Washington DC, is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors – the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long‑term care facilities, clinics, and others nationwide. HDA helps members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas such as standards, public policies, and business processes.

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy changing the way mission‑driven organizations hire. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.