Directs the regulation process for products requiring governmental approval by ensuring that all necessary applications are filed and handling all government interactions.  Oversees the development of procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and management of regulatory relationships with a broad spectrum of regulatory agencies, including Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial and SCHIP. 
 
Essential Functions:

• Oversees the tracking and monitoring of regulatory developments and formal regulatory process
• Analyzes, researches, and seeks input regarding impacts of proposed regulations
• Develops consensus regarding policy positions and responses to proposed regulations
• Oversees and prepares the organization for all regulatory audits, and ensures compliance with regulatory changes and manages policy development

• Manages and develops direct reports who include other management or supervisory personnel and/or exempt individual contributors.
• Plans, conducts and directs work on complex projects/programs necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches
• Sets operational priorities and manages resources to operational goals and budgets 
• Develops strategies and ensures maximum efficiencies in the utilization of human and financial resources 
• With approval of Senior VP or VP establishes budget and monitors for adherence

• Bachelors level education in business administration or related field with a master's degree in public policy, public health, political science, health administration or related field
• A minimum of 10+ years of combined experience in planning, development, health policy, regulatory policy, health care consulting or managed health care, and a proven track record of leadership experience in the health care industry
• 10+ years of progressively responsible managerial experience
• In-depth knowledge of government programs and the managed care industry and proven experience leading and managing regulatory affairs programs through teamwork, collaboration and open communication
• Demonstrated leadership, people management and facilitative skills
• Ability to retain confidentiality regarding privileged company information
• Provide proactive approach and support to emerging business activities established to remain competitive in the marketplace

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required

• Knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook Express.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to utilize COGNOS for budgetary decisions or review.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to organize tasks and work environment

SOURCE: ONLINE JOB WEBSITE 3/9/09
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