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Director, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law – Georgetown University9
The Director of the Center for Health Policy and the Law (the Center) will be responsible for supporting the Center’s work to study and demystify the important role that litigation and the courts play in health policy. While the Center supports research on a wide array of health policy topics, the Director’s portfolio will focus on litigation and policies on the Medicare Advantage program and lowering health care costs, especially in the commercial market.
Among other responsibilities, the Director will (1) help support policymakers and partners by providing expert legal technical assistance; (2) track and analyze policy developments and relevant litigation, including by advising on the development of and contributing to the Center’s Health Care Litigation Tracker; and (3) communicate the importance of relevant litigation to the public through timely publications, media engagement, and by otherwise serving as a hub for critical, timely information about health policy litigation. The Director will also be responsible for advancing the mission of the O’Neill Institute, including supporting the leadership team as needed and participating in strategic program planning to advance the goals of the Institute’s domestic health law portfolio.
Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
Program Management
Strategic Planning
Institute Leadership
Work Interactions
The Director will report to the senior co-directors of the Center for Health Policy and the Law at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. The Director will interact daily with these directors as well as the Center’s associates, fellows, and staff. The Director will interact with other Institute team members on a regular basis. The Director will use the skills below to support policymakers, track legal trends, and communicate about the important role that litigation plays in health policy. This will include providing unbiased and independent technical assistance to policymakers as well as translating new legal developments in health policy to lay audiences. Through these efforts, the Director will help inform the public debate on health policy legal issues by developing original policy-relevant legal analysis, engaging the media, and supporting events on health legal issues. Work may include conducting original research and drafting legal memoranda and other materials; collaborating with policymakers, staff, and other subject matter experts; coordinating coalition efforts, including the development of amicus briefs; attending or making presentations at conferences and other meetings; and responding to media requests.
Requirements and Qualifications
J.D. and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
Should have significant legal or public policy experience, and excellent writing and analytical skills; be able to research, evaluate, and summarize laws, regulations, and caselaw
Have a working understanding of federal courts and related processes
Be able to guide and manage junior staff
Have a passion for doing important legal and policy work to help advance domestic health policy with the goal of improving access and lowering health care cost
Background in policies related to the Medicare Advantage program or lowering health care costs
Experience with administrative law, constitutional law, and federal regulatory processes and procedures
Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$80,429.00 - $157,238.93Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Benefits:
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