Associate Principal, 340B Policy

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Summary:

In this role, you will serve as an expert in the review, analysis, and assessment and synthesis of 340B and 340B-adjacent 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.

• Collaborate with HRSA to identify and evaluate 340B policy gaps for all stakeholders.

• 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.

• Analyze market trends and conditions impacting 340B policy.

• 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:

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree preferred.

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

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

• Ability to interpret legal 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.

• Pharmacy residency experience is preferred.

• Strong communication and project management skills.

• Willingness to travel.

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Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $135,200.00 to $223,200.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

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