Senior Associate, Pharma Policy & Investment

Capstone; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Travel stipend

401(k)

Job summary

Capstone is seeking a Senior Associate with 4+ years in pharma pricing or healthcare policy analysis to translate pricing frameworks into investment insights. You will analyze pricing structures, work with large datasets using Excel, SQL, and Python, and report findings to investors and policymakers.

This in-person/DC-based role blends rigorous analysis with practical market access work and collaboration. Capstone offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in pharma pricing, market access, policy analysis, or healthcare consulting.
• Deep knowledge of rebate structures and reimbursement models.
• Strong quantitative and technical skills: Excel, SQL, and Python proficiency.
• Experience with government or personal claims data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pharma pricing structures, reimbursement models, and rebate mechanics to identify investment opportunities.
• Work with large datasets and apply quantitative skills (Excel, SQL, Python) to develop insights.
• Monitor policy developments affecting pharma pricing, market access, and rebates.
• Synthesize findings into clear, data-driven reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with policymakers, investors, and healthcare stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate with at least four years of experience in pharmaceutical pricing or deep healthcare industry expertise. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of pricing metrics, reimbursement models, and rebate mechanics, with the ability to translate complex policy and pricing frameworks into actionable investment insights.

This role requires hands-on analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python, and experience working with government or commercial claims data.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze pharma pricing structures, reimbursement models, and rebate mechanics to identify investment opportunities.
• Work with large datasets and apply quantitative skills (Excel, SQL, Python) to develop insights.
• Monitor policy developments affecting pharma pricing, market access, and rebates.
• Synthesize findings into clear, data-driven reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with policymakers, investors, and healthcare stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in pharma pricing, market access, policy analysis, or healthcare consulting.
• Deep knowledge of rebate structures and reimbursement models.
• Strong quantitative and technical skills: Excel, SQL, and Python proficiency required.
• Experience with government or personal claims data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Capstone offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, dental insurance, paid vacation, travel stipend and 401(k). The expected compensation for this role will be $90,000-$120,000 per annum with eligibility in Capstone's annual bonus pool.

This position is based in our D.C. office. Capstone is in-person Monday thru Thursday with flexible work from home Fridays.