Health Policy Research Lead

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Margolis Institute seeks a Policy Research Associate to manage day‑to‑day health policy research and policy projects focused on Medicare accountable care. The role supports hybrid work arrangements with Washington, DC, or Durham, NC offices and involves collaboration with Duke and external partners.

The position emphasizes independent work, subject-matter leadership, rigorous writing, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to policy briefs, white papers, and events.

Qualifications

• Health care operations familiarity.
• Stakeholder convening facilitation experience.
• Mixed-method/policy research experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills; leadership potential.
• Strong organizational, PM, and communication skills.
• Policy research proficiency with broad synthesis.
• Ability to translate complex info for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of health policy trends and regulations.
• Ability to build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Independent, proactive with teamwork.
• Manage multiple activities and lead project teams.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Microsoft Office and analytic software familiarity.
• Education/experience in health policy or public health preferred.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Contribute subject matter expertise to project design and research goals.
• Draft and edit research deliverables: white papers, briefs, blogs.
• Coordinate internal project teams and manage deliverables.
• Engage with external partners and stakeholders.
• Monitor developments in health policy and analyze impacts.
• Oversee project milestones, budgets, and collaboration with investigators.
• Plan and execute project convening events.

Skills

Health policy familiarity

Stakeholder engagement

Qualitative & quantitative analysis

Excellent writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duke Margolis Institute seeks a Policy Research Associate to manage day‑to‑day health policy research and policy projects focused on Medicare accountable care. The role supports hybrid work arrangements with Washington, DC, or Durham, NC offices and involves collaboration with Duke and external partners.

The position emphasizes independent work, subject-matter leadership, rigorous writing, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to policy briefs, white papers, and events.