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Associate Principal, Policy- Drug Pricing (U.S. Based- REMOTE WORK)

Avalere Health· Advisory – Policy
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Hybrid (Remote (US) / Washington DC)$140k - $175kPermanent/full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Avalere’s policy practice is seeking an Associate Principal focused on Medicare, Medicaid, and drug pricing policy. The role involves generating strategic and tactical policy recommendations, leading project execution, developing new offerings, and contributing to business development within the Policy Practice.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key subject matter expert on Medicare, Medicaid and drug pricing policy issues impacting the pharmaceutical/ biotech, health insurance, pharmacy, and PBM industries.
  • Generate both strategic and tactical recommendations for clients that are responsive to their policy and business needs.
  • Lead the day-to-day execution of projects and engagements with clients, under the direction of executive leadership, which include managing a project team, setting the strategy to execute the objective of the project or engagement, and ensure quality and timely delivery to the client
  • Develop new and creative offerings that respond to the changing needs of our clients
  • Participate in strategic and planning discussions across the firm to develop new business and create and execute business development plans to meaningfully contribute toward the Policy Practice’s annual sales and revenue goals.
  • Supervise, train and mentor staff members within the practice and across the firm.
  • Author thought leadership that raises the profile of your expertise and the practice’s capabilities.

Qualifications

  • A degree in public health, public policy, political science, healthcare management, health policy, public administration, economics, business administration, or a relevant discipline.
  • A graduate degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred
  • Significant experience analyzing policy proposals, legislation, and/or regulation and conveying findings and implications to clients, colleagues, and the public.
  • Sophisticated understanding of the policy issues impacting the healthcare sector, business dynamics in the marketplace, and how policy changes affect unique stakeholders
  • Experience overseeing and supervising work of colleagues
  • Proven situational leadership skills and the ability to motivate and generate enthusiasm with individuals across all levels of the organization.
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills that translate into positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Outstanding problem-solving and analytic skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex analytic project methodologies and findings internally and to clients.
  • Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and Word.

Skills

Required:Medicare and Medicaid policy knowledgePolicy analysis and interpretationProject managementCommunication (written and verbal)

Benefits

  • 401K plan with employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
  • life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans
  • flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
  • 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, 9 public holidays, end-of-year holidays, and early Summer Friday finishes in June–August
  • free counselling through employee assistance program and personalized health support
  • enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
  • continuous opportunities for professional development with on-demand training, global mobility opportunities
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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