Senior Director, Health Policy
Budget / Salary$250,000–250,000
TypeFull-time job
LocationUnited States
Posted1 hour ago
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Job Details
ABOUT THE ROLE
At Cencora, we are passionate about helping our clients anticipate reimbursement challenges and creating targeted health policy solutions that maximize patient access at every stage of the product life cycle.
As Senior Director, Health Policy, you will play an integral role in developing, delivering, and selling data-driven solutions as part of our evolving Reimbursement Policy Analytics offering. This is a high-impact leadership role spanning three key pillars:
Thought Leadership — Be the recognized voice on health policy, reimbursement strategy, and regulatory trends shaping life sciences.
Business Development — Identify and drive new revenue opportunities. Lead proposals, connect client needs, and grow our practice.
Strategic Execution — Oversee project delivery, build analysis frameworks, and craft narratives that influence decision-makers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead health policy thought leadership across Medicare/Medicaid, the Inflation Reduction Act, federal budget scoring models, and alternative payment models
Drive business development as the go-to subject matter expert — identify opportunities and lead RFP execution end-to-end
Design data-driven solutions using Medicare claims, Part D, commercial claims, MEPS, and MCBS datasets
Translate complex analytical findings into compelling, story-based narratives that inform product launch strategies and influence policy decision-makers
Provide strategic oversight of project execution — managing timelines, resources, scope, and quality
Collaborate with patient advocacy and industry groups to strengthen partnerships and market insights
Coach and develop team members, fostering excellence, integrity, and continuous quality improvement
Create innovative service offerings and identify new revenue streams to expand our health policy practice
Lead proposal writing and allocate human and financial resources to ensure objectives are accomplished within project scope
Identify areas of risk and ensure timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of all deliverables
WHAT YOU BRING
Advanced knowledge in life sciences healthcare policy with recognized standing in the professional field through original contribution
Deep expertise in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry — including coding, coverage, and reimbursement of products
Broad technical knowledge of reimbursement strategies and/or health policy with strong economic, financial, and quantitative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success within a consulting environment or pharmaceutical industry with proven ability to deliver results on time and within budget
Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output
Strong business development acumen — ability to interact with and influence clients to drive new opportunities
Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate complex material clearly in presentations and discussions
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with keen attention to detail
Independent thinker who adapts easily to change, thinks outside the box, and displays flexibility and collaboration
Ability to develop sound, long-term client relationships and thrive in a dynamic, high-performance consulting environment
WHAT WE OFFER
We believe in rewarding the talent that drives our mission forward. Here's what you can expect as part of the Cencora team:
Competitive Base Salary: Up to $250,000 per annum, based on experience and geographic location
Annual Performance Bonus: Participation in Cencora's company bonus plan, rewarding individual and business performance
Stock Options / Equity: Long-term incentive program including stock options, aligning your success with the company's growth
Paid Time Off
Professional Development: continuous learning opportunities
Flexible Work Arrangement: Remote flexibility
Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a global team united by the mission to improve the lives of people around the world
Ready to shape the future of health policy? Apply now and make an impact with Cencora.
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit
Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
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Affiliated Companies: Cencora Global Consulting Services US CorporationOriginally posted on Himalayas
Job Details
ABOUT THE ROLE
At Cencora, we are passionate about helping our clients anticipate reimbursement challenges and creating targeted health policy solutions that maximize patient access at every stage of the product life cycle.
As Senior Director, Health Policy, you will play an integral role in developing, delivering, and selling data-driven solutions as part of our evolving Reimbursement Policy Analytics offering. This is a high-impact leadership role spanning three key pillars:
Thought Leadership — Be the recognized voice on health policy, reimbursement strategy, and regulatory trends shaping life sciences.
Business Development — Identify and drive new revenue opportunities. Lead proposals, connect client needs, and grow our practice.
Strategic Execution — Oversee project delivery, build analysis frameworks, and craft narratives that influence decision-makers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead health policy thought leadership across Medicare/Medicaid, the Inflation Reduction Act, federal budget scoring models, and alternative payment models
Drive business development as the go-to subject matter expert — identify opportunities and lead RFP execution end-to-end
Design data-driven solutions using Medicare claims, Part D, commercial claims, MEPS, and MCBS datasets
Translate complex analytical findings into compelling, story-based narratives that inform product launch strategies and influence policy decision-makers
Provide strategic oversight of project execution — managing timelines, resources, scope, and quality
Collaborate with patient advocacy and industry groups to strengthen partnerships and market insights
Coach and develop team members, fostering excellence, integrity, and continuous quality improvement
Create innovative service offerings and identify new revenue streams to expand our health policy practice
Lead proposal writing and allocate human and financial resources to ensure objectives are accomplished within project scope
Identify areas of risk and ensure timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of all deliverables
WHAT YOU BRING
Advanced knowledge in life sciences healthcare policy with recognized standing in the professional field through original contribution
Deep expertise in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry — including coding, coverage, and reimbursement of products
Broad technical knowledge of reimbursement strategies and/or health policy with strong economic, financial, and quantitative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success within a consulting environment or pharmaceutical industry with proven ability to deliver results on time and within budget
Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output
Strong business development acumen — ability to interact with and influence clients to drive new opportunities
Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate complex material clearly in presentations and discussions
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with keen attention to detail
Independent thinker who adapts easily to change, thinks outside the box, and displays flexibility and collaboration
Ability to develop sound, long-term client relationships and thrive in a dynamic, high-performance consulting environment
WHAT WE OFFER
We believe in rewarding the talent that drives our mission forward. Here's what you can expect as part of the Cencora team:
Competitive Base Salary: Up to $250,000 per annum, based on experience and geographic location
Annual Performance Bonus: Participation in Cencora's company bonus plan, rewarding individual and business performance
Stock Options / Equity: Long-term incentive program including stock options, aligning your success with the company's growth
Paid Time Off
Professional Development: continuous learning opportunities
Flexible Work Arrangement: Remote flexibility
Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a global team united by the mission to improve the lives of people around the world
Ready to shape the future of health policy? Apply now and make an impact with Cencora.
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit
Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: Cencora Global Consulting Services US CorporationOriginally posted on Himalayas
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