Posted: 16-Oct-25
Location: Washington, DC/Hybrid
Type: Full Time
Salary: $122,000 - $150,000
Required Education:
Organization: Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
Position: Director, Policy
Reports To: Chief Policy Officer
Location: Washington, DC/Hybrid
Do you have experience in health policy or public administration, along with strong writing skills and a drive to make a difference?
Come join the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), the national organization helping members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. They are seeking a Director of Policy to coordinate policy development on key issues impacting the healthcare distribution industry and HDA’s membership. This is an excellent opportunity to influence policy and drive HDA advocacy and engagement!
HDA offers:
- Hybrid work environment with flexible hours
- Generous compensation & benefits package
- Generous 401(k) employer match
- Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia
As the Director of Policy, you will work with HDA member company subject matter experts and internally with all levels of HDA staff to help inform the distribution sector’s policy agenda on a wide range of issues, including but not limited to distribution logistics, supply chain resilience, emergency preparedness, reimbursement, importation of prescription medicines, prescription drug abuse and diversion, pharmaceutical traceability, taxes, healthcare affordability, and international trade. This position reports to the Chief Policy Officer and requires three days in the office each week.
Qualified candidates offer:
- Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in health policy, public administration, or research preferred
- 3 years of related experience, including healthcare policy
- Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and execution
- Ability to carry out budget development and financial forecasting
- Strong writing skills, including ability to proofread and edit
- Understanding of the healthcare supply chain and/or supply chain distribution issues preferred
How To Apply
If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):
https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17604560144850013318HSl
Salary Range: $122,000 - $150,000
Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.
HDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
About the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), located in Washington DC, is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors – the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and others nationwide. HDA helps members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas like standards, public policies, and business processes.
HDA believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. HDA encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. HDA has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for nine years.
About Cessna & Associates, LLC
Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy changing the way mission-driven organizations hire. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.