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Dana-Farber Cancer InstitutePosted 2 months ago

Federal Policy & Municipal Affairs Director

On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States or Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelLarge

Job Summary

Director, Federal Policy & Municipal Affairs leads analysis, planning, and coordination related to federal policy and municipal affairs matters affecting Dana-Farber’s research, patient care, reimbursement, public health, innovation, and operations. The role evaluates legislative, regulatory, administrative, and budget developments; determines organizational impact; and develops recommendations for institutional leaders. The Director coordinates cross-functional development of institutional positions and responses to federal policy proposals and selected municipal matters, with particular focus on the City of Boston. The role also works with internal and external stakeholders to prepare policy materials, manage issue tracking, and align advocacy and public policy activity across jurisdictions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public policy, public health, political science, government, law, healthcare administration, or a related field
  • 5 years of work experience required
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in federal policy, government relations, public policy, healthcare policy, legislative affairs, regulatory policy, or public affairs
  • Required experience must include: Analyzing legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments and determining organizational impact; Developing policy recommendations, institutional positions, and written policy materials for senior leaders; Coordinating work across multiple functional areas in a complex organization; Engaging with federal policymakers, federal agencies, and/or national policy associations

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