Senior/Health Policy and Pipeline Strategy Manager , Market Access (Remote - DC/VA)

United Therapeutics Corporation is a pioneering biotech company focused on developing novel therapies for rare diseases. They are seeking a Senior Health Policy and Pipeline Strategy Manager to serve as a subject matter expert in health policy, develop and implement strategies for health policy programs, and support the company's product portfolio and pipeline alignment with commercial objectives.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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%
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Public Health
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional policy initiatives, reimbursement strategies, and long-range planning discussions