Policy Analyst, Duke Margolis Institute Health Policy Hybrid; Washington DC or Durham NC

Policy Analyst, Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy (Hybrid: Washington DC or Durham NC)

Location: Durham, NC, US 27710

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On‑Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 270282

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Preferred

Location:

Durham, NC (Washington, DC candidates may also be considered)

Overview: The Robert J. Margolis, MD, Institute for Health Policy seeks a Policy Analyst to support projects focusing on coverage, pricing, and payment policy for medical products including drugs, cell and gene therapies, and medical devices. The role contributes to strategies for ensuring access to innovative medical products while balancing affordability and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct health‑policy focused background research and literature reviews.
• Draft summary documents, policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, peer‑reviewed publications, and other deliverables.
• Support planning and preparation for Institute events, public/private convenings, and other project activities.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from diverse sources, make recommendations, and synthesize findings for various audiences.
• Coordinate and support public and expert convenings, manage logistics, and prepare briefing materials.
• Collaborate with senior researchers to develop draft presentations and policy briefs.
• Maintain liaison with project participants, stakeholders, and industry representatives.
• Identify content experts and stakeholder groups; conduct phone interviews and correspondence.
• Monitor developments in relevant content areas and notify colleagues of policy changes.
• Suggest project ideas, innovations, and workflow improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in policy, public health, public administration, economics, science, engineering, law, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in policy/research/data analysis or a related position, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Desired

Skills:

• Strong research and writing experience.
• Ability to synthesize content from broad sources and conduct policy research.
• Data analysis capabilities preferred.
• Excellent written communication; ability to transform complex information into accessible materials.
• Professional interaction with senior‑level policymakers, stakeholders, and organizations.
• Familiarity with current trends and regulations in relevant topic areas.
• Strong independent work ability and effective collaboration within a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with varied responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and capacity to learn additional programs.
• Administrative, project coordination, and/or project management experience preferred.
• Training or experience in health policy, public policy, public health, science, or engineering preferred.

Compensation: Annual base salary range USD $51,510.00 – $96,900.00. Additional compensation includes comprehensive medical and dental care, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Physical

Job Functions:

Essential physical job functions may be required and reasonable accommodation can be requested. Refer to Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS; phone: ).