Associate Principal, 340B Policy - Apexus

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Summary:

In this role, you will serve as an expert in the review, analysis, and assessment of 340B and drug pricing policies. You will communicate policy content and its impact on the 340B program and to stakeholders and Apexus leadership and staff. You will serve as a liaison with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) operational staff to ensure consistency and accuracy of Prime Vendor Program (PVP) policy support including content provided by call center responses, educational programs, and resources with government policy.  You will collaborate with leadership and other Apexus staff to ensure consistent and accurate communications with HRSA team members.

Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate the stakeholder impact of 340B, the Inflation Reduction Act, and adjacent drug pricing guidance, positions, legislation, litigation, and policies.

• Serves as a liaison with HRSA operational staff to ensure consistency and accuracy of PVP policy support, including technical assistance provided by the Apexus Answers call center.

• Maintain HRSA’s Frequently Answered Questions in alignment with the HRSA team.  

• Develop and review content for 340B policy education and communication.

• Liaise with stakeholders to determine the needs and goals of policies.

• Identify and analyze market trends and conditions impacting 340B and drug pricing policy and provide insights on emerging strategies.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholder groups (providers, industry, consultants, and government agencies) engaged with the 340B program.

• Support evaluation of policy impact on business strategies and marketplace.

• Represent Apexus at meetings by preparing and delivering presentations.

Qualifications:

• PharmD, Juris Doctorate, or comparable relevant degree required.

• 10 or more years of relevant experience with deep technical expertise in drug pricing/pharmaceutical-related fields required.

• Prefer deep expertise in CMS policies (IRA, Medicaid, OPPS, pharmaceutical market access, etc.)

• In-depth knowledge of stakeholders, policies, and vendors serving the 340B market is needed.

• Ability to interpret legal and policy documents into concise internal and external communications preferred.

• Prior experience managing multiple project elements at the same time; synthesizing insights from analysis and ensuring credible, actionable recommendations preferred.

• Strong communication and project management skills.

• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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