Healthcare Policy Senior Associate

The Marwood Group, a healthcare consulting and advisory firm specializing in providing strategic guidance to financial services firms and healthcare companies, is seeking to add an analyst- or associate-level candidate to its life sciences team in Washington, DC. The role is ideal for individuals with prior relevant FDA experience.

The individual will be responsible for researching and analyzing the impact of legislative and regulatory activity across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics sectors, with a focus on FDA issues. Ideally, the successful candidate would have experience with FDA regulatory submissions and reviews. Experience with CRO and manufacturing facility inspections would be a positive as well. This role involves working closely with senior Marwood staff to support clients' interests spanning drug, biological product, and device development and commercialization. The individual will work in a collaborative, small team environment conducting independent research, synthesizing findings, preparing client-ready deliverables, and communicating insights on issues related to the FDA policy, oversight, and marketing authorization. This role offers the opportunity to gain meaningful exposure to high-impact FDA issues and contribute directly to client-facing work.

Candidates should exhibit knowledge of U.S. healthcare policy from a regulatory and legislative perspective and have strong intellectual curiosity. Senior team members will provide training on key topics and issues; this role is well-suited for candidates who are eager to learn broader healthcare delivery and business strategies, expanding on their FDA knowledge and experience.

Desired experience:

• Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare system, particularly the FDA regulations and policies
• Experience analyzing policy issues that impact pharmaceutical, medical device, and medical diagnostics
• 2-5 years of relevant experience applying working knowledge of FDA requirements to support medical product development and commercialization
• Undergraduate degree in the life sciences, economics, or finance
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience at the relevant federal agency, healthcare consulting firm, finance/investment firm, or in Congress

Candidates should possess the following:

• FDA experience is required including foundational knowledge of the FDA regulatory process
• Ability to conduct independent research; familiarity with scientific and regulatory databases
• Strong written communication skills, including facility with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Well-developed data analysis and problem-solving skills
• A willingness to meet new challenges with enthusiasm
• Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail
• Works collaboratively in a fast-moving, small-team environment, with a proactive and responsive communication style

Salary and title are commensurate with experience. Compensation includes an annual performance bonus and benefits. The position will be based out of Marwood's Washington, DC, office, where the team works in a hybrid work environment that is part in-office and part remote each week.

Interested applicants should submit their resume, salary requirements, and optional cover letter by Friday, November 20. Please email your materials to View email address on dcjobsite.com with the subject title "FDA Senior Associate" – Life Sciences."

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