The Policy and Advocacy Specialist reports to the Manager of Policy and Advocacy to support and execute strategic initiatives that enable access to high-quality, specialized CF care. The specialist will monitor coverage and access issues, coordinate appropriate responses, liaise with internal and external partners to address issues, and assist in evidence generation to encourage a favorable coverage environment for people with cystic fibrosis.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Serve as subject matter expert on a variety of coverage and access topics, including health plan policies, Medicaid and state health program offerings, and CF care and treatments.
- Monitor changes to clinical coverage policies within Medicaid and other payer programs; identify trends; recommend and coordinate appropriate, evidence-based CFF response.
- Assist in the development and execution of policy research and analysis to support CFF coverage priorities. Prepare position papers and correspondence on key policy and coverage issues.
- Serve as point person for engagement with internal and external steering committees, comprised of clinicians of various disciplines, patients, and family members, to facilitate input into policy strategy and coverage-related programming.
- Guide policy communication efforts with CFF assets including external stakeholders such as clinicians, people with CF, and industry colleagues, internal partners, and the CF community on access-related issues.
- Participate in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise.
- Manage and execute special projects.
- Provide logistical support as needed such as agenda development, special event preparation, internal trainings, creation of materials, and conducting follow-up with stakeholders, as needed.
- Attend legislative hearings, briefings, and meetings of coalitions, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum three years of experience working in health care policy.
- Requires excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented and dedicated to creative problem-solving.
- Individual should be highly analytical, organized, conscientious, resourceful, and adaptable.
- Team player with positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, experience with Adobe and/or Photoshop suites a plus.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to the Manager of Policy and Advocacy
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 22 2019
Active Until:
Jul 22 2019
Hiring Organization:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
industry:
Nonprofit