Manager - FDA Policy (Leavitt Partners)

Leavitt Partners

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager is primarily responsible to manage client projects and ensure projects are on time, under budget, and within scope. Managers lead project teams, conduct client interactions, and keep client leads up to date on projects. Managers are expected to demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the U.S. health care system, with an emphasis in two or three topic areas. Leavitt Partners (LP) has been at the forefront of health policy development for more than three decades. The firm is comprised of professionals whose experience spans the executive and legislative branches of government. As former congressional staff and executive branch political appointees, its team members know the regulatory and legislative processes firsthand and are respected for integrity, expertise, and a record of success. LP helps clients understand and navigate the legislative and regulatory environments to create opportunities, resolve problems, direct action, and build and maintain positive interactions with key federal policymakers.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field is required.
At least 5 years of experience in public health/policy, federal legislation, and other related areas.
Demonstrated high collaborative IQ and leadership abilities
Ability to manage complex projects and project teams
Ability to deliver high quality, polished work
Manage up, create value and efficiency for leads
Professional presentation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent research and analysis skills
Understanding of and about five years of prior experience on health policy issues, including issues related to medical product regulation at FDA and other life sciences issues.
Experience in communicating with policymakers and stakeholders, and researching and synthesizing relevant/current health care related policies, regulations, and legislation.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree or Juris Doctorate is strongly preferred.
Specific subject matter knowledge in FDA policy and regulations, FDA user fee reauthorization process, and medical product development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams and manage multiple projects.
Be responsible for project outcomes.
Ensure project proposal terms are met including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Create and oversee organized project plans and apply principals of project management.
Manage team dynamics, project setbacks, and project plan adjustments.
Implement client feedback and finalize deliverables.
Conduct client interactions and be responsive to client needs.
Keep client lead apprised of progress and client needs.
Apply health care expertise in work product.
All other duties as assigned.