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Healthcare Policy Analyst/Associate – Life Sciences
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 open to both early-career candidates and those with prior relevant 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. This role involves working closely with senior Marwood staff in a collaborative, small team environment and conducting independent research, synthesizing findings, and communicating insights on issues related to the FDA, Medicare, and broader federal health policy. This role offers the opportunity to gain meaningful exposure to high-impact policy 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 early-career candidates who are eager to learn, and over time, the analyst/associate will be expected to apply these learnings independently in day-to-day assignments.
Desired experience:
- Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare system
- Experience analyzing policy issues that impact pharmaceutical, medical device, and medical diagnostics
- Demonstrated knowledge of, or interest in, financial or investment analysis
- 0 – 2+ years of relevant experience; strong recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Undergraduate degree in the life sciences, economics, or finance (recent graduates welcome)
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience at a healthcare consulting firm, finance/investment firm, a relevant federal agency, or in Congress
Candidates should possess the following:
- Ability to conduct independent research
- Strong written communication skills, including facility with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Well-developed analytical skills
- A willingness to meet new challenges with enthusiasm
- Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail
- Works collaboratively in a fast-moving, small-team environment, with a proactive and responsive communication style
For consideration, interested applicants should submit their resume, salary requirements, and optional cover letter by Friday, April 24, 2026 to Careers31@marwoodgroup.com with the subject title “Healthcare Policy Analyst/Associate – Life Sciences.
Marwood offers a comprehensive compensation package with full benefits. We offer a competitive wage, a collaborative work environment and an opportunity to participate in a full benefit package, including, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Voluntary Life and LTD, Spouse and Dependent Life, 401k Retirement plan with a company match, Commuter, FSA/DCFSA. We offer paid days off, and paid holidays. Marwood prides itself on providing employees with a good work-life balance. There is no travel expected with this position.
The position is based in our Washington, DC location. Currently working a hybrid schedule. Remote option will be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
