Senior Policy Consultant

Job Type

Full-time

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 www.advi.com

• 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 member of the Policy Consulting Team, you will monitor, analyze, curate, and present on important federal and state issues that impact our client’s business imperatives, including reforms related to drug pricing, coverage, reimbursement and benefit design across public and private payers. The Policy Solutions team is steeped in Medicare and Medicare Advantage policy and payment, Medicaid and state health policy, as well as Exchange and employer plan policy issues. The team analyzes evolving commercial payer activities and utilization management concerns. Collectively, ADVI solutions team members work seamlessly with one another to answer our clients’ most pressing business needs and deliver solutions to excel their business.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative policy analyses (e.g., coverage, reimbursement, regulatory, and legislative research) to support client projects and internal insights.
• Manage assigned projects by developing workplans, tracking timelines, coordinating resources, and supporting budget management to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Support client engagements by preparing analyses, materials, and presentations, and participating in client meetings to discuss findings and implications.
• Translate analytical results into clear summaries and actionable insights, while coaching Associates and Senior Associates and contributing to overall quality standards.
• Mentor and guide Policy Consultants to build capacity for team initiatives.

Requirements

Core Competencies:

Excel-Based Modeling & Analysis – Develop and maintain structured Excel models to support policy, reimbursement, and regulatory analyses; ensure accuracy, transparency, and clear documentation of assumptions.

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 contribute thoughtful input to client discussions and recommendations.

Client Communication – Support client relationships by preparing clear, well-organized materials and participating in client meetings to explain analyses and respond to questions.

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 delivery and revenue contribution.

People Leadership

• This role does not include formal supervisory, performance management, or people-management responsibilities
• Serves as a mentor to Senior Associates and Associates who demonstrate interest and readiness for advancement
• Provides project-level guidance and coordination to support timely delivery of assigned work

Experience And Qualifications

• 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
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience with a preferred background in consulting.
• Experience modeling the effects of legislation and regulations affecting pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Recent and relevant experience in legislative, regulatory, and/or government policy environments, including hands-on work with healthcare policy analysis, monitoring, or stakeholder engagement.
• Excel-based quantitative modeling skills required
• Ability to create interactive Excel-based tools for client decision-making preferred

Location

Candidates can be based anywhere in the U.S., with a preference for those operating in the Eastern or Central Standard Time Zone. 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: $130,000-$150,000. 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 Vision

To be the leading and most knowledgeable go-to-market access and commercialization partner for life sciences and healthcare innovators worldwide.

Our Mission

To provide life science and healthcare innovators the benefit of our team’s wisdom, empathy, and creativity that, through data-informed strategy, generates evidence to optimize outcomes and, through tech-enabled access solutions, creates opportunities and expands care.

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!