Director Supply Chain Policy

* Reviewing and summarizing regulatory and legislative updates to federal healthcare programs that may include drug and device shortages, environmental sustainability, drug and device pricing, domestic manufacturing, disaster response, and pandemic preparedness.* Advising Premier senior management and staff, as well as Premier’s members, on the implications of regulatory and legislative updates via written and verbal communications.* Writing regulatory comment letters in alignment with Premier’s supply chain advocacy strategy.* Supporting member engagement on regulatory and legislative policy development.* Supporting member education by developing materials for webinars and in-person presentations.* Assisting with internal and external coalition-building to advance key advocacy priorities for Premier and our members.* Managing external relationships and outreach to stakeholders including Premier suppliers, trade associations, and other advocacy organizations to support advocacy priorities.* Proven organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.* Proven track record of successfully advocating for supply chain policy reform in the best interest of healthcare providers and patients.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Premier’s internal business units and members, external stakeholders, and with executive and legislative branch officials.* Understanding of the federal legislative process and attention to current congressional issues.* Familiarity with the federal regulatory process, comment periods, and federal agency organizational charts.* Exceptional and persuasive verbal and written skills, with the ability to perform with a high level of tact, integrity and professionalism while interacting with all levels of management, peers, and internal/external stakeholders.* Ability to draft written materials accurately, collaboratively, with multiple deadlines, and short time frames.* The ability to exercise independence and discretion.* Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner.* Track regulatory policies and legislation and advise internal teams and Premier members on implications of regulatory and legislative changes through various communication methods, such as written summaries and verbal presentations.* Educate Premier members and staff on impact of policies on providers’ ability to deliver quality and cost- effective care.* Develop comments (written and oral) through convening internal stakeholders and members and coordinating with other external stakeholders within required submission deadlines.* Contribute to externally facing presentations, correspondence, and reports.* Experience in healthcare advocacy, legislative and regulatory analysis, and political process* Understanding of the healthcare supply chain* Effective communicator able to work with all levels of corporate and government leaders* Area of study: Public Health, Public Policy, Political Science, Legislative Services, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline.Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats. Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions * Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance* 401k retirement program* Paid time off* Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans* Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPremier is an equal opportunity employer. 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