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DescriptionThe Associate Vice President (AVP) of Public Policy Role resides in the Corporate Affairs within the Office of Health Affairs and Advocacy and serves as an expert in pharmacy public policy working with both internal PBM business leaders within Humana Pharmacy Solutions (HPS) and with business units within the Humana enterprise including the Retail and Employer Group business segments.ResponsibilitiesBe an instrumental part of Corporate Affairs at Humana by developing Humana’s public policy positions and advocacy strategies for prescription drug, Humana Pharmacy Solutions, and the Part D PDP line of business with an emphasis on Medicare and commercial policy.Engage with leaders across the company to develop and execute public policy and advocacy plans and deliverables supporting Humana business strategy.Responsibilities include:
Under direction of the Vice president of Public Policy and with input from enterprise subject matter experts, analyzing, developing and drafting prescription drug and pharmacy benefit manager public policy positions to support the enterprise’s positions as well as summaries of relevant issues and policy developments
Performing necessary research and analyses to support enterprise positions and priorities
Serving as a liaison between business and corporate interests and the government
Providing regulatory guidance, general issue management and strategic stakeholder engagement support to business leaders as it relates to prescription drugs and pharmacy benefit management
Assisting with coordinating government engagements and external messaging across the enterprise for prescriptions drugs and pharmacy benefit management, ensuring the company consistently speaks with “one voice.”
Working closely with state corporate affairs team to build on Humana’s awareness of public sector business development activities, and helping to leverage lessons learned across businesses.
Acting as an interface between Humana and national advocacy, trade associations, and public policy organizations; managing and influencing the work of external lobbyists and policy consultants; developing advocacy strategy around priority legislative and regulatory items; developing political relationship outreach strategies.
Required Qualifications
Background: 10 or more years as a Federal or State legislative or executive branch staffer OR equivalent experience in prescription drug policy or pharmacy benefit management policy, trade group, law firm, or policy organization.
Must have strong knowledge of Part D and the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA). Prefer advanced knowledge of the Medicare Advantage program. Also, strong knowledge of state health administrative/regulatory/licensure rules and guidance as well as state health policy
Prefer demonstrated, strong relationships with policy makers and thought leaders in the prescription drug and pharmacy benefit management policy arena.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams (matrix environment) including interfacing with business executives to align policy/advocacy positioning with strategic business goals.
Prefer an academic background in policy, public affairs, business, or a clinical profession.
Ability to influence and executive level presence
Scheduled Weekly Hours40About UsMission: At Humana, our cultural foundation is aligned to helping members achieve their best health by delivering personalized, simplified, whole-person healthcare experiences. Recognizing healthcare needs continue to evolve for each person, for each family and for each community, Humana continuously creates innovative solutions and resources that help people live their healthiest lives on their terms –when and where they need it. Our employees are at the heart of making this happen and that’s why we are dedicated to building an organization of dynamic talent whose experience and passion center on putting the customer first. Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status, except where age, sex, or physical status is a bona fide occupational qualification. View the EEO is the Law poster.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact mailboxtasrecruit@humana.com for assistance.Humana Safety and SecurityHumana will never ask, nor require a candidate provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact mailboxtasrecruit@humana.com to validate the request.California ResidentsIf you are a California resident and would like to review our California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Policy click here:CA Resident Privacy Policy
