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Lead Analyst – Health Care
| Company | The Washington Post |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $172300 – $320100 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 10+ years of journalism, research, or publishing experience with a health care focus—covering health policy, health economics, clinical innovation, or regulatory issues—with industry recognition and a strong portfolio.
- Demonstrated experience as a visible thought leader with a background in media commentary, expert panels, or high-level briefings.
- Ability to interpret complex health data, regulatory changes, and market dynamics, and synthesize these into clear, forward-looking insights.
- Outstanding writing, presentation, and facilitation skills, with a track record of engaging executive audiences and policy forums.
- Capacity to connect individual events and trends to systemic industry shifts and organizational priorities.
- Experience leading or working with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, analysts, and editorial professionals.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead subject-matter expert, delivering timely, high-level analysis on major trends in health care policy, innovation, financing, and access.
- Engage regularly with hospital CEOs, lobbyists, government leaders, policy influencers, life sciences executives, industry investors and health insurance leaders participating in WP Intelligence councils and roundtables. Provide expert insights and actionable guidance.
- Produce a weekly, research-driven report or brief that explores emerging developments in health care. Contribute quick-turn commentary in response to major industry shifts or public health events.
- Represent WP Intelligence as a public-facing expert at industry conferences and media appearances, articulating strategic implications of health care trends.
- Attend major health policy and industry events. Provide synthesized insights to inform both subscriber clients and internal editorial stakeholders.
- Inform the development of WP Intelligence’s health care-related products and services, ensuring that offerings align with the evolving needs of health sector leaders.
- Collaborate with research teams, editors, and analysts to deliver first-rate content. Mentor junior staff and contribute to a high-performing analytical culture.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
