Senior Policy Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Us

ADVI Health: Expert Advice. Clear Vision.

Since 2013, clients have sought ADVI Health’s expert advice, informed by data and guided by a clear vision of the complex intersection of life sciences/healthcare innovation, economics, policy, and patient impact. Our aim is to be the leading and most knowledgeable go-to-market access and commercialization partner for life sciences and healthcare innovators, worldwide.

We are a collaborative team of consultants and advisors, all of whom are veterans of top healthcare and life sciences organizations, the federal government, state government, top consultants, nonprofits, commercial payers, or data and analytics companies. Our work cuts through complexity across asset, franchise, corporate, and executive level strategy, shapes markets, and enables therapies to launch faster, smarter, and at scale in multiple therapeutic areas, lifecycle stages, and areas of the world.

Our global client roster includes biopharma manufacturers, MedTech, precision medicine diagnostics and tools companies, and cancer provider and patient organizations, from the C-suite down and across the product lifecycle. We solve complicated problems with data-informed commercialization, market access, and policy expertise. Based in Washington, DC and Austin, TX, the company delivers insight- and data-informed advice and vision for leaders in healthcare business and policy. ADVI offers a comprehensive perspective by integrating business, policy, and science to find creative solutions through data, learned insight, and compelling strategy to help clients make decisions across all healthcare segments.

ADVI is at the forefront of healthcare delivery transformation, payment reform, public and private payer coverage, and healthcare merger and acquisition deal flow within the US and abroad. To learn more... visit us at

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work full time in the United States at the time of their hire. ADVI does not offer employment sponsorships now or in the future.

Join Us

Our clients are pharmaceutical and biotech companies that are bringing new technology and products to market. The person in this role understands the nuances of health policy debates and has experience creating, assessing or advocating for policy changes at the federal, state, or commercial levels.

As a Senior Policy Consultant on the Policy team, you will work directly with pharmaceutical and biotech clients on the state and federal policies most likely to affect their products, including Medicaid pharmacy policy, state drug pricing and prescription drug affordability board (PDAB) activity, 340B, PBM reform, and commercial coverage and utilization management, as well as Medicare and federal drug pricing. A typical week might include building a 50-state scan of pending legislation for a client, briefing a client on a state PDAB's upper payment limit proposal or a new Medicaid preferred drug list policy, or analyzing a CMS proposed rule and what it means for the client's portfolio. 

Key Responsibilities

• Track and analyze state and federal legislation, regulations, and guidance (e.g., state PDAB actions, Medicaid preferred drug list and supplemental rebate changes, 340B contract pharmacy laws, PBM reform, step therapy and copay accumulator laws, CMS rules) and write client-ready summaries of what is changing and why it matters.
• Lead state policy landscape work, such as 50-state legislative and regulatory scans, state-by-state impact assessments, and ongoing monitoring of Medicaid and commercial coverage policies across a client's portfolio.
• Build and present materials to client policy, market access, and pricing teams, and own follow-up questions.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects by developing workplans, tracking timelines, coordinating resources, and supporting budget management to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Supervise and develop two Associate Directors, and review Associate and Senior Associate work for accuracy to help them build policy expertise.

Key Capabilities

• Project Management – Organize and manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables across multiple workstreams; effectively balance priorities and support on-time, on-budget execution.
• Consultative Insight – Apply policy knowledge and analytical judgment to interpret findings, identify implications, and make recommendations to clients.
• Client Communication – Prepare clear, well-organized materials, present in client meetings, and respond to client questions directly.
• Quality Assurance – Review analyses and deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to firm standards; proactively identify issues and support continuous improvement. 

Decision-Making Scope
The Senior Policy Consultant operates with moderate to high independence, and may lead projects and make day-to-day decisions regarding clients and project deliverables.

Utilization
This is a billable utilization role, with expectations aligned to client-deliver and revenue contribution.

People Leadership
• This role may have people-management responsibilities, including day-to-day work direction and performance management.
• Mentors and reviews the work of junior staff, and provides project-level guidance to support timely delivery.

Experience and Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in health policy, such as roles at CMS or other federal agencies, on Capitol Hill, in pharmaceutical manufacturer government affairs, policy or market access roles, or at a policy consultancy. Consulting experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with state and federal health policy affecting prescription drugs, such as Medicare Drug Price Negotiation, Most Favored Nation proposals, Medicaid pharmacy policy, state drug pricing and PDAB legislation, 340B, PBM reform, or commercial coverage and utilization management laws.
• Advanced degree preferred (MPH, MS, MBA, PharmD, PhD) in health policy, public policy, health economics, healthcare management, public health, public administration, business administration, or a relevant discipline.

Location
Candidates can be based anywhere in the U.S., with a preference for those in the Eastern or Central time zones. Candidates based in Washington, DC or Austin, TX, will have the option of hybrid work arrangements.

Compensation and Benefits
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At ADVI, we are committed to equitable pay practices and increased transparency in our compensation programs. Additional details regarding compensation philosophy and benefits will be shared by the recruiter during the interview process.

  Target Base Salary Range: $125,000-$180,000. Placement within the range is determined by experience, expertise, and internal equity

Incentive Compensation: Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus aligned to individual and company performance.

Benefits: ADVI offers an outstanding benefits package to include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 8 paid holidays, including one ADVI Anniversary Day per calendar year
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company safe harbor match
• Company funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Life and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick/safe leave

Diversity Statement
ADVI's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities, and potential, then build an environment where you can become the best version of yourself.

Our Values
Act with Integrity
Strive for Excellence
Make an Impact
Think smart, Stay curious
Celebrate the Journey, not just the results

We look forward to hearing from you! 

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