FDA Director - LPCA

Leavitt Partners, an HMA company, is currently seeking to hire a Director in our Washington D.C. office with health policy expertise, including specific experience related to FDA regulatory, operational, and/or legislative affairs, to join its growing FDA policy and regulatory practice. A Director is primarily responsible for managing clients and ensuring projects are on time, under budget, and within scope. Directors also support client relationships; engage in business development, by building the Leavitt Partners brand, sourcing potential clients, and cultivating relationships; and provide direct policy and regulatory consulting services to clients. Directors are expected to exemplify company values, be collaborative, and prioritize client service. 

In this role as Director, you will have the opportunity to shape and grow the FDA Policy and Regulatory practice, building on existing work with established colleagues. As the practice evolves, you will have the opportunity to continuously monitor and evaluate policy and market trends in order to make adjustments and improvements to the practice. As a mission-oriented team, you will be supported in developing policy initiatives and areas of new work that improve health and lives.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a bachelor’s degree, with a strong preference for a relevant master’s degree or Juris Doctorate. They should also have significant prior experience working for or with the FDA and possess a deep understanding of FDA policies and regulations They will have expertise in FDA-regulated industries, including experience communicating with FDA staff and researching and studying relevant/current FDA foundational statutes, structure, operations, and related legislative activities. 

Job Summary

The Director is responsible for leading client management by cultivating client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction. This includes cultivating client relationships, managing large-scale projects, applying healthcare expertise, and meeting revenue targets. The Director will also support business development and mentor junior staff.

Work Performed and Job Requirements

1. Serve as a productive and responsive client lead.
2. Build trust and credibility to foster positive client relationships.
3. Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality products.
4. Keep clients and other stakeholders informed of progress.
5. Address client needs and resolve concerns promptly.
6. Support and cultivate relationships with prospective clients.
7. Contribute to and support business development efforts.
8. Accurately scope work and create detailed proposals.
9. Meet budgeted revenue targets.
10. Manage large scale projects at an advanced level.
11. Apply advanced health care expertise to all work products and deliverables.
12. Promote Leavitt Partners view and role in health care topic areas.
13. Supervise and mentor junior staff.
14. All other duties as assigned.

Education/Training

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, political science, or related field required. A master’s degree in a similar field is strongly preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in public health, public policy, political science, or related field required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of the U.S. health care system, with an emphasis in at least one topic area
• Demonstrated high collaborative IQ and leadership abilities
• Ability to manage complex projects and projects teams
• Ability to deliver high quality, polished work
• Ability to manage clients and ensure satisfaction
• Ability to support business development
• Manage up, create value and efficiency for leads
• Professional presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research and analysis skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

The posted salary range for this role at HMA includes a range of factors that we consider when making compensation decisions. These factors include but are not limited to experience, education, training, skills, licensures, and certifications, along with other business and organizational needs. HMA may adjust the posted salary range estimate for applicable geographic differentials associated with the location where we may fill the position. At HMA, we generally do not hire an individual at or near the top of the range for their role. All compensation decisions are dependent on the variables of each case. A reasonable estimate of the existing salary range for this position is $140,000-$200,000 annually.

HMA offers a robust benefits package for full-time colleagues. Benefits include health, dental, vision, group life/AD&D, voluntary life/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution, and our long-term equity incentive plan.