Senior Director, Policy with HDA

Organization: Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

Position: Senior Director, Policy

Reports To: Chief Policy Officer

Location: Washington, DC/Hybrid

Are you a dynamic leader in policy development with impeccable writing and strong critical thinking skills? 

Come join the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), the national organization helping members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products.  They are seeking a Senior Director of Policy.  This is an excellent opportunity to coordinate policy development on key issues impacting the healthcare distribution industry!

HDA offers:

• Hybrid work environment (3 days in office/week) with flexible hours
• Generous compensation & benefits package
• Generous 401(k) employer match
• Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia

As the Senior Director of Policy, you will work with HDA member company subject matter experts and internally with all levels of HDA staff to help inform the distribution sector’s policy agenda on a wide range of issues, including distribution logistics, supply chain resilience, emergency preparedness, reimbursement, importation of prescription medicines, prescription drug abuse and diversion, pharmaceutical traceability, taxes, healthcare affordability, and international trade.  This position reports to the Chief Policy Officer.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree in health policy, public administration, or research strongly preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience, including healthcare policy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and execution
• Understanding of the healthcare supply chain and/or supply chain distribution issues a plus

How To Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples (one formal, one informal that are solely your work) to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17383431691420013318Wck

Salary Range: $152,800 - $183,360

Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.

HDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

About the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), located in Washington, DC, is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors — the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and others nationwide.  HDA helps members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products.  HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas like standards, public policies, and business processes.

HDA believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths, and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff.  HDA encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.  HDA has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for nine years.

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations.  Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.