Principal, Policy

About the role

You orchestrate the strategic policy narrative that shapes how payers, providers, and patients access transformative therapies. You translate complex regulatory and clinical evidence into compelling frameworks that drive equitable patient outcomes across the healthcare ecosystem. Your work ensures that every patient, regardless of circumstance, is identified, treated, supported, and cared for with equal dignity. You partner powerfully with cross-functional teams, including Advisory, Medical, and Marketing, to forge unconventional connections that remove barriers to care. Your expertise acts as the bridge between scientific insight and real-world implementation, ensuring policies reflect the lived experience of diverse communities. You are the architect of inclusive solutions, leveraging your skills to embed equity into the very structure of healthcare decision-making. Your role empowers employees to bring their whole selves to work, tapping into diverse backgrounds to make a tangible difference for every patient, everywhere. You champion the mission that healthcare should never be a barrier to life's possibilities.

Key facts

What you'll do

Define and advance comprehensive policy frameworks that eliminate systemic barriers to patient access and ensure equitable treatment pathways for all populations.

Champion data-driven strategies that identify gaps in care and deploy targeted interventions, ensuring every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for without exception.

Lead cross-functional initiatives with Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams to design unconventional solutions that connect clinical evidence with patient needs in meaningful ways.

Develop actionable policy recommendations that translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, implementable frameworks for diverse healthcare stakeholders.

Conduct in-depth analysis of real-world evidence and emerging clinical data to inform policy decisions that improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.

Build strategic partnerships with external organizations and internal stakeholders to create a collaborative ecosystem focused on equitable patient support.

Design and implement educational programs that empower teams to understand and advocate for policies that prioritize patient identification and comprehensive care.

Drive innovation in policy design by challenging traditional models and proposing forward-thinking solutions that address emerging healthcare challenges.

Ensure all policy proposals align with the core mission of removing barriers, fostering inclusion, and supporting patients across the entire healthcare journey.

Lead thought leadership initiatives that highlight the importance of equity in healthcare policy and inspire broader industry adoption of inclusive practices.

Champion the use of flexible working arrangements to support diverse team needs, ensuring policies accommodate different lifestyles and professional commitments.

Act as a key liaison between clinical, marketing, and advisory functions to synthesize insights and drive cohesive policy strategies.

Promote continuous learning within the organization by curating and integrating the latest research, tools, and training into policy development processes.

Champion the Disability Confident principles in all policy work, ensuring frameworks actively support neurodiverse individuals and those with long-term health conditions.

Requirements

You possess a deep understanding of healthcare policy, regulatory frameworks, and reimbursement models, with a proven track record of driving equitable access to care.

You have extensive experience analyzing complex data sets and translating them into actionable policy recommendations that improve patient identification and treatment pathways.

You demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a history of advocating for marginalized populations within healthcare systems.

You hold a bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, healthcare administration, life sciences, or a related field that provides a solid foundation for strategic decision-making.

You bring a minimum of five years of progressive experience in healthcare policy, with at least two years focused on payer-provider dynamics or patient access initiatives.

You have a proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, collaborating effectively with Medical, Marketing, and Advisory teams to achieve shared objectives.

You are comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments, including CMS guidelines, FDA policies, and state-level healthcare mandates.

You hold current certification or equivalent experience in healthcare policy analysis, population health management, or a closely related discipline.

You have direct experience supporting programs aligned with the Disability Confident Scheme, demonstrating practical knowledge of inclusive hiring and workplace accommodations.

You show a documented commitment to fostering equitable care models, with examples of policy work that improved access for underrepresented groups.

You have strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of distilling intricate policy concepts into clear, persuasive narratives for diverse audiences.

You are proficient in using data visualization and reporting tools to present policy insights in an accessible, actionable format.

You have experience managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously, balancing strategic vision with detailed implementation requirements.

You demonstrate resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments, maintaining focus on patient-centered outcomes amid evolving healthcare landscapes.

You are a passionate advocate for every patient, ensuring that policy decisions consistently reflect the principle that no patient is left behind.

Nice to have

Experience with global health policy frameworks and cross-border healthcare initiatives that support equitable access across different regions.

Background in fertility and family-building benefits, with demonstrated work supporting employers in creating inclusive policies for diverse family planning needs.

Knowledge of mental health parity laws and behavioral health integration strategies that improve patient access to comprehensive care.

Familiarity with the Disability Confident Scheme guidelines and practical implementation strategies for workplace inclusion.

Experience leveraging digital health technologies and real-world evidence to inform policy decisions and improve care coordination.

Background in employer-sponsored benefits design, with a focus on creating flexible, employee-centered policies that accommodate diverse workforce needs.

Experience conducting training or leading educational programs that build organizational capacity around equity and inclusion in healthcare policy.

Practical notes

This is a permanent, full-time position with remote flexibility for US-based candidates.

The role operates within a global framework, with opportunities to engage with regional teams in major hubs such as London, Manchester, Washington D.C., and New York.

Home-based workers are fully supported, with access to dedicated social opportunities and resources to maintain connection and engagement.

Collaboration may require participation in scheduled team meetings and cross-functional working sessions as project needs arise.