Responsible for state policy portfolio including pharmacist licensure, pharmacy shares services, PBM, occupational/facility licensure, and federal preemption.
Analyze, define and communicate critical trends in state legislative and regulatory environments; track state legislation of interest; identify or predict probable legislative or regulatory outcomes.
Develop regulatory and legislative responses to proposed rules/laws including regulatory comment letters, issue briefs, talking points, white papers, and PowerPoint presentations.
Counsel Humana businesses on state public policy risks/opportunities and translating those into clear business impact analysis.
Work with internal business partners to identify assets Humana has to augment public policy positions such as: data; resources; subject matter experts; and 'thought leaders'.
Leverage experience and relationships to support advocacy efforts with state government officials and regulators with specific focus on state boards of pharmacies and National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred)
8+ years in state healthcare policy
5+ years leading policy development and advocacy deliverables with measurable impact
Experience managing consultants/vendors with defined performance metrics and delivery timelines
Track record of producing policy analyses and written materials used in advocacy efforts
Working knowledge of pharmacy and PBM policy, including applicable state and federal regulations
Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy into actionable business recommendations
Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders in matrixed organizations to achieve defined objectives
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including regular presentations to executive leadership and external stakeholders
Proven ability to build and sustain strategic relationships with measurable outcomes (e.g., partnerships, policy influence)
Demonstrated success delivering against defined goals, KPIs, or performance metrics

medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
short-term and long-term disability
life insurance and many other opportunities

Director, State Public Policy – Pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefit Management

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