Healthcare Policy Senior Associate

The Marwood Group, a healthcare consulting and advisory firm specializing in providing strategic guidance to financial services firms and healthcare companies, is seeking to add an analyst- or associate-level candidate to its life sciences team in Washington, DC. The role is ideal for individuals with prior relevant FDA experience.

The individual will be responsible for researching and analyzing the impact of legislative and regulatory activity across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics sectors, with a focus on FDA issues. Ideally, the successful candidate would have experience with FDA regulatory submissions and reviews. Experience with CRO and manufacturing facility inspections would be a positive as well. This role involves working closely with senior Marwood staff to support clients’ interests spanning drug, biological product, and device development and commercialization. The individual will work in a collaborative, small team environment conducting independent research, synthesizing findings, preparing client-ready deliverables, and communicating insights on issues related to the FDA policy, oversight, and marketing authorization. This role offers the opportunity to gain meaningful exposure to high-impact FDA issues and contribute directly to client-facing work.

Candidates should exhibit knowledge of U.S. healthcare policy from a regulatory and legislative perspective and have strong intellectual curiosity. Senior team members will provide training on key topics and issues; this role is well-suited for candidates who are eager to learn broader healthcare delivery and business strategies, expanding on their FDA knowledge and experience.