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Senior Director, Health Policy

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
NW, Washington DC, US
Full-time

About Us :

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.

S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow.

We make it our job today and every day to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.

C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees.

As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities.

We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview :

The senior director of Health Policy will play a critical role in advancing the Chamber’s mission to promote resilient health care systems.

This position is pivotal in establishing and advancing policy positions related to the domestic health-related workstreams represented by the Chamber, including access and benefits, insurance, and employee welfare.

The ideal candidate will strategically manage advocacy efforts, expand membership, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the domestic Health Policy team.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned health policy expert to make a meaningful impact on a significant scale.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and advocate well-reasoned policy positions on health issues, including access and benefits, insurance, and employee welfare.
  • Create and execute advocacy strategies to support the Chamber’s agenda.
  • Supervise staff and consultants who support the Chamber’s Health Policy team, ensuring effective execution of initiatives.
  • Produce a variety of materials, including op-eds, issue updates, testimony, and analyses.
  • Oversee research projects to provide data-driven insights into domestic health policy.
  • Drive media engagement by participating in interviews, speaking at public events, and hosting government officials to raise awareness of Chamber initiatives.
  • Manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including industry groups, companies, government agencies, think tanks, business associations and policymakers, to advance the Chamber’s health agenda.
  • Represent the Chamber by engaging with government officials, media, stakeholders, and supporters of the Chamber’s health agenda.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience commensurate with the role.
  • Advanced degree in public health, health policy, or a related field preferred.
  • Substantive experience in health policy development, advocacy, and strategic planning.
  • A comprehensive understanding of employer-related health policy issues.
  • Proven ability to manage diverse teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex policy issues to diverse audiences.
  • A demonstrated track record of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and health organizations.
  • Experience in media engagement and public speaking.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

The salary range for this position is $125,537.00 to $157,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors.

Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.

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