Director - U.S. Public Policy
Core
Develop and execute U.S. public policy strategies to advance market access, coverage, coding, payment, and adoption of medical device and drug portfolios, with a primary focus on CMS reimbursement and Medicare payment systems.
Role type
Director, U.S. Public Policy (Medical Devices and Drugs)
Builds
Policy strategies and advocacy initiatives for medical device and drug reimbursement within Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Domain
Healthcare / Public Policy / Government Affairs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CMS reimbursement policy expertise, Medicare/Medicaid payment systems knowledge, FDA regulatory process understanding, legislative impact analysis, stakeholder relationship building, strategic policy development, advocacy coalition building, executive communication, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (MPH, MPP, JD, PhD, MBA), medical device industry experience, established relationships with CMS/congressional stakeholders, thought leadership in value-based care
Technologies
CMS systems, Medicare/Medicaid frameworks, FDA regulatory tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute U.S. public policy strategies for device and drug coverage and payment; Lead policy development and advocacy related to CMS reimbursement frameworks; Monitor and analyze CMS policies affecting medical devices; Evaluate proposed legislation and regulations to assess impacts on reimbursement; Represent the organization before federal agencies, policymakers, and key stakeholders; Partner with commercial, market access, and regulatory teams to align policy priorities with business objectives.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional influence
