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Director of Center for Health Policy and the Law 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.
Key Responsibilities
Help support policymakers and partners by providing expert legal technical assistance.
Track and analyze policy developments and relevant litigation, including advising on and contributing to the Center's Health Care Litigation Tracker.
Communicate the importance of relevant litigation to the public through timely publications, media engagement, and serving as a hub for critical, timely information about health policy litigation.
Advance the mission of the O'Neill Institute, including supporting the leadership team and participating in strategic program planning to advance the goals of the Institute's domestic health law portfolio.
Additional Duties (but 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, and with other Institute team members on a regular basis. They will provide unbiased and independent technical assistance to policymakers, translate new legal developments in health policy to lay audiences, and help inform the public debate on health policy legal issues through original policy-relevant legal analysis, media engagement, and event support. Work may include conducting original research, drafting legal memoranda, collaborating with policymakers and subject matter experts, coordinating coalition efforts, and responding to media requests.
Requirements and Qualifications
J.D. and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
Significant legal or public policy experience; excellent writing and analytical skills; ability to research, evaluate, and summarize laws, regulations, and case law.
Working understanding of federal courts and related processes.
Ability to guide and manage junior staff.
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 . 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 $80,429.00 – $157,238.93
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Need Assistance If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affinity Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
Submission Guidelines In order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Law-Center/Director---Law-Center_JR24728
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Director of Center for Health Policy and the Law 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.
Key Responsibilities
Help support policymakers and partners by providing expert legal technical assistance.
Track and analyze policy developments and relevant litigation, including advising on and contributing to the Center's Health Care Litigation Tracker.
Communicate the importance of relevant litigation to the public through timely publications, media engagement, and serving as a hub for critical, timely information about health policy litigation.
Advance the mission of the O'Neill Institute, including supporting the leadership team and participating in strategic program planning to advance the goals of the Institute's domestic health law portfolio.
Additional Duties (but 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, and with other Institute team members on a regular basis. They will provide unbiased and independent technical assistance to policymakers, translate new legal developments in health policy to lay audiences, and help inform the public debate on health policy legal issues through original policy-relevant legal analysis, media engagement, and event support. Work may include conducting original research, drafting legal memoranda, collaborating with policymakers and subject matter experts, coordinating coalition efforts, and responding to media requests.
Requirements and Qualifications
J.D. and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
Significant legal or public policy experience; excellent writing and analytical skills; ability to research, evaluate, and summarize laws, regulations, and case law.
Working understanding of federal courts and related processes.
Ability to guide and manage junior staff.
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 . 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 $80,429.00 – $157,238.93
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Need Assistance If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affinity Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
Submission Guidelines In order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Law-Center/Director---Law-Center_JR24728
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