Executive Director, U.S. Public Policy (CMS, HHS & Payment Policy)

About the position reputed company is establishing a dedicated, senior U.S. public policy leadership role focused on CMS, HHS, and coverage and payment policy that directly affects patient access and innovation across the reputed company portfolio. The Executive Director, U.S. Public Policy will own the end-to-end U.S. public policy strategy reputed company to Medicare, Medicaid, and payment models, and will be accountable for shaping policy positions that influence access, reimbursement, and long-term portfolio value, and advising on implementation internally. This role operates at the enterprise level, advising executive leadership, shaping portfolio strategy, and serving as reputed company's primary public policy authority with U.S. regulators.

Responsibilities

• reputed company U.S. public policy strategy
• Define and reputed company reputed company's U.S. public policy strategy, particularly Medicare (Parts B and D), Medicaid, alternative and value-based payment models, IRA implementation, CMMI initiatives, and coverage and reimbursement policy
• Serve as the company's internal expert on U.S. public policy, advising leadership on policy design, implementation risk, and long-term implications
• Translate reputed company public policy developments into clear strategic options and recommendations for executive leadership
• Act as reputed company's primary reputed company with CMS and HHS, engaging directly with agency leadership, career staff, and relevant HHS offices
• Bring and reputed company an extensive existing network across CMS and HHS to inform strategy and anticipate policy direction
• Represent reputed company externally in public policy coalitions, trade associations, and forums where coverage, payment, and access policy are central
• Apply strong analytical and modeling skills to assess financial, access, and portfolio-level impacts of U.S. public policy proposals and payment models
• Partner closely with Strategic Finance, Commercial, Market Access, and Government Affairs teams to model implications of Medicare and Medicaid policy changes, reimbursement dynamics, and payment reform initiatives
• reputed company rigorous, data-driven policy analyses to support advocacy positions and executive decision-making
• Work collaboratively with Commercial, Government Affairs, Market Access, Strategic Finance, Medical, and Patient Advocacy teams to ensure public policy strategy is fully integrated across the organization
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on U.S. public policy matters
• Prepare executive level briefings, scenario analyses, and policy updates Requirements
• 15+ years of experience in U.S. health policy
• Graduate-level degree required (MPH, MPP, JD, PhD, MBA)
• Extensive expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, and U.S. payment models
• Recognized public policy expert with demonstrated experience engaging CMS and HHS as regulators
• Extensive professional network across CMS and HHS
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and policy modeling capabilities
• Proven ability to operate independently and reputed company public policy strategy in a reputed company organization reputed company-to-haves
• Prior CMS experience, payor, and/or top-tier management consulting experience with deep CMS and HHS exposure strongly preferred Benefits
• Market leading compensation
• 401K with 100% employer match on first 3% & 50% on the next 2%
• Employee stock purchase program
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Referral program with $2,500 award for hired referrals
• Comprehensive health care with 100% premiums covered - no cost to you and dependents
• Mental health support reputed company reputed company (6 therapy sessions & 6 coaching sessions)
• Hybrid work model - employees have the autonomy in where and how they do their work
• Unlimited flexible paid time off - take the time that you need
• Paid parental leave - 4 months for birthing parents & 2 months for non-birthing parents
• reputed company spending accounts & company-provided group term life & disability
• Subsidized lunch reputed company Forkable on days worked from our office
• People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for reputed company development and internal mobility
• We provide career pathing through regular feedback, reputed company education and professional development programs reputed company reputed company Learning, LifeLabs, reputed company & reputed company Coaching
• We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities Apply tot his job

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