Senior Director of Government Affairs, Policy, and Payer Access (Patient Access)

National Bleeding Disorders Foundation; New York (NY); Remote; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on bleeding disorders seeks a Senior Director of Government Affairs to enhance healthcare access. This role involves strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and overseeing national programs, requiring strong communication and project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with remote work options and occasional travel.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in public policy, education, or government relations.
• Minimum 5 years working with federal healthcare programs and payers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the annual payer relations strategic plan.
• Develop and evaluate healthcare policies and programs.
• Build partnerships with payers, treatment centers, and advocacy groups.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Relationship-Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Research Tools

Job description

Senior Director of Government Affairs, Policy, and Payer Access (Patient Access)

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About the Organization

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is dedicated to finding cures for inheritable blood and bleeding disorders and to addressing and preventing their complications through research, education, and advocacy. Learn more at Bleeding.org!

About the Role

The Senior Director will lead efforts to improve healthcare access for individuals with bleeding disorders, developing strategic partnerships and driving solutions to systemic barriers. Responsibilities include executing access strategies through research, policy advocacy, education, and overseeing national programs. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills to influence change across the healthcare landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the annual payer relations strategic plan.
• Develop and evaluate healthcare policies and programs, advocating for legislative and regulatory changes.
• Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting, including financial oversight.
• Provide evidence-based policy research and analysis to inform leadership decisions.
• Lead evaluative studies on emerging health and safety issues.

Access Innovation and Oversight

• Design and oversee pilot initiatives like the CCSC program.
• Address access issues from insurance and Marketplace changes, developing mitigation strategies.
• Plan and execute the NBDF’s Insurance and Reimbursement Conference.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build partnerships with payers, treatment centers, government agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Represent NBDF at national initiatives, meetings, and conferences.
• Coordinate with national stakeholders to align goals and outreach.

Education and Knowledge Leadership

• Support HTCs, chapters, and payer teams on billing, reporting, and compliance.
• Educate providers and insurers on policies affecting access.
• Create educational content and respond to urgent access challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• At least 10 years in public policy, education, or government relations.
• Minimum 5 years working with federal healthcare programs and payers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office and research tools.
• Knowledge of healthcare policy and blood disorders preferred.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication, project management, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills.

Work Environment

This position is remote, with up to 35% domestic travel. Candidates should be comfortable working with a dispersed team and attending key events.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and lived experiences.

Compensation

Salary range: $105,000–$115,000, non-negotiable to ensure internal pay equity. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experience to apply, with accommodations available during the hiring process.