Senior Director of Health Policy

The National Consumers League (NCL), the nation's oldest consumer advocacy organization seeks a mission-driven skilled expert in health policy with excellent personal skills. The ideal candidate is highly motivated to work for the public good as Senior Health Policy Director. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Director of Health Policy represents the National Consumers League as the key health spokesperson and consumer advocate on safe medication use, drug affordability, pricing and accessibility, navigation of the health care system, comprehensive health coverage for all, and the promotion of vaccines and other preventive health care options. Qualified candidates must be committed to patient and consumer education, be highly organized, have the ability to organize conferences and meetings, be experienced in testifying before Congressional and regulatory panels, meet with funders, write health related blogs and other social media outreach and general advocacy. Candidates must have a strong commitment to serving the public interest.Responsibilities:Developing with Chief Executive Officer NCL positions on health care issuesOverseeing and coordinating NCL's health policy program. Setting the strategic plan for NCL's health program overallOverseeing the program budget, grants, and project proposalsSupervising associate health care stafferWorking and collaborating with coalitions and the broad range of healthcare stakeholders, including patient and consumer advocacy groups, public health organizations, industry, health professional groups, academia, government officials, and othersLeading national multi-media public education campaign on medication adherence (Script Your Future), including overseeing Team Challenge program, website, materials dissemination, and partnershipsNurturing and maintaining NCL's Health Advisory CouncilManaging NCL's health education projectsResearching and producing consumer information on safe medication use, prevention, health care coverage, communication with health care professionals, and other health issuesDeveloping strategic partnerships to support program activities & Planning forums on current health care issuesConvening health care stakeholders to build consensus on policy and collaborating on solutions for consumersEvaluating program activities, monitoring outcomes, impact, and outreach through survey research, analysis, and documentationAdvocating for consumers on health issues by writing letters, issuing statements and press releases, and engaging policymakersAnalyzing and commenting on health legislation and regulationsAppearing before federal and state regulatory and legislative agenciesWriting and reporting on health policy issues and program activities for NCL's website, newsletters, and social mediaRepresenting NCL on numerous national coalitions and boards providing the consumer perspective on health issuesSpeaking at national and international meetings on consumer health issuesRepresenting NCL policies and views to the mediaSupervision: Supervises Health Policy AssociateQualificationsAdvanced degree in public health, health policy, law, or a related field requiredAt least 10 years of experience working on health/healthcare policy and issuesCommitment to public interest workStrong oral and written communications skills, personal and research skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detail Understanding of federal and state regulatory and legislative processes UnderstandingAbility to work with multidisciplinary groupsAbility to successfully juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to work well both independently and with others Proficiency in public speakingWillingness to travel as needed Hands-on working knowledge of MS Office SuitePreferred but not required:Project management experienceDevelopment/fundraising experienceGrants management experienceSALARYBENEFITSSalary range $130K-$140K based on experience and education, competitive with other nonprofit public interest organizations. Excellent benefits, including health, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), employer transportation contributions, annual and sick leave, and federal holidays. NCL is an equal opportunity employer.TO APPLYPlease submit cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to ncljobs@ and reference "Senior Director of Health Policy" in the subject line. If selected for hire, candidates must agree to undergo a background check.

Created: 2025-01-16