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Who We Are
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.
Who You Are
You are an expert when it comes to Health Policy and Reimbursement. You understand how the different government agencies contribute to the health policy ecosystem and how they develop rulemaking on key pieces of legislation. You agree that relationships are best developed in-person and getting into in the trenches in Washinton DC is the best way to achieve the goals set forth. You have no fear when it comes to supporting and achieving the objectives for UT’s approved/pipeline products and first-in-class organ manufacturing pipeline.
The Senior/Health Policy and Pipeline Strategy Manager will serve as our internal and external subject matter expert for Health Policy related matters. Health Policy employee will assist the Director in developing and implementing strategies for Health Policy programs. This role will also support all commercially available products and align pipeline products in development with United Therapeutics commercial business objectives.
- Track key federal policy, legislative, and regulatory developments affecting the Company's product portfolio and communicate analysis and anticipated or potential impacts with Senior Leadership
- Develop relationships with key government agencies (e.g. HHS, CMS, CMMI, HRSA) and policy contacts to advocate for issues or positions important to the Company
- Monitor and proactively communicate on federal policy issues, including legislation, proposed rules, and agency guidance that may impact the Company's business activities or products
- Analyze HHS-related proposed and final rules or other guidance and communicate implications to internal stakeholders to identify potential business impacts
- Collaborate with Patient Advocacy and Corporate Communications to develop programs and materials that educate on policy issues affecting the Company's patients
- Provide insights to internal stakeholders on emerging policy proposals that support strategic planning and financial modeling
- Conduct initial analyses of health policy proposals and identify issues influencing the Company's ability to operate effectively as an innovative company
- Maintain broad understanding of the drug approval and coverage process and working knowledge of healthcare policy related to reimbursement decision-making for drugs and biologics
- Attend policy and trade conferences, BIO meetings, and health policy panels and share insights with internal stakeholders on issues impacting the Company
- Work with internal stakeholders to develop strategic policy positions supporting the Company's pipeline and marketed products
- Collaborate with government affairs team members and consultants to set policy objectives
- Support reimbursement activities for UT products related to coding, coverage, and payment as requested
Minimum Requirements
Manager
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related area of study with 8+ years of experience as a Capitol Hill staffer, health policy expert within a trade organization, policy consultant, or as a current or former employee of a pharma or biotech company with a health policy background
- Advanced knowledge of federal health policy, legislative and regulatory processes and how they impact biopharma market access
- Strong ability to analyze proposed and final rules and translate policy implications for internal business partners
- Skilled in monitoring complex policy landscapes and identifying emerging issues relevant to the Company’s products and pipeline
- Strong communication skills to synthesize and share policy insights with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with government agencies, policy influencers, and internal collaborators
- Demonstrated skill in supporting policy development, reimbursement strategy, and early-stage financial or strategic planning inputs
- Ability to work independently on moderately complex policy analyses and contribute to the development of strategic positions
- Solid judgment in prioritizing policy issues and escalating potential risks or opportunities
- Ability to travel up to 30%
Senior Manager
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related area of study with 10+ years of experience as a Capitol Hill staffer, health policy expert within a trade organization, policy consultant, or as a current or former employee of a pharma or biotech company with a health policy background with a Bachelor's Degree or
- 8+ years of experience as a Capitol Hill staffer, health policy expert within a trade organization, policy consultant, or as a current or former employee of a pharma or biotech company with a health policy background with a Master's Degree or
- 5+ years of experience as a Capitol Hill staffer, health policy expert within a trade organization, policy consultant, or as a current or former employee of a pharma or biotech company with a health policy background with a PharmD
- Expert-level knowledge of federal health policy, regulatory frameworks, and biopharma market access with the ability to guide strategic decision-making
- Advanced analytical skills to lead complex policy assessments and determine business impact across the Company’s portfolio
- Highly developed communication and advisory capabilities to influence senior leaders and provide strategic policy recommendations
- Ability to independently navigate and shape relationships with senior-level agency contacts, trade organizations, and policy stakeholders
- Deep understanding of the drug approval, coverage, and reimbursement ecosystem to inform Company positions and external engagement
- Strong ability to anticipate policy shifts, identify strategic opportunities, and shape cross-functional alignment
- Ability to travel up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Health or
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional policy initiatives, reimbursement strategies, and long-range planning discussions
Location
United Therapeutics has the flexibility to hire this role remotely with ideal candidates residing in the DC Metro area.
The salary range for the Health Policy and Pipeline Strategy Manager is $121,000 - $161,000 and reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting.
The salary range for the Senior Health Policy and Pipeline Strategy Manager is $145,500 - $190,000 and reflects our good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting.
An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs, as well as other factors permitted by law at the time of posting. This range may be modified in the future based on company and market factors.
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
