Senior Manager, U.S. Public Policy

The Senior Manager, U.S. Public Policy leads rigorous public-policy analysis and helps shape Walgreens' positions on healthcare and pharmacy issues across federal and state policy environments. Reporting to the Senior Director, U.S. Public Policy, this role translates complex healthcare and pharmacy policy developments into actionable business insight, enterprise positions, and advocacy support. The Senior Manager partners closely across Government Relations, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Enterprise Pharmacy, Communications, Operations, and other business teams to assess real-world policy impacts and develop practical solutions that advance patient access and business objectives. The ideal candidate brings a public policy background with deep healthcare and pharmacy subject-matter expertise combined with experience gained in both a government (legislative or executive branch/agency) setting and an in-house or trade association public policy role. Experience spanning federal, state, and municipal healthcare and pharmacy policy is strongly preferred In addition : Leads analysis of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting healthcare, pharmacy, reimbursement, patient access, drug pricing, consumer health, and related public-policy issues. Leads Walgreens’ engagement with relevant trade associations, coalitions, policy forums, and external experts to advance aligned policy objectives. Translates complex policy issues, stakeholder positions, and technical requirements into concise, decision-ready insight for executives, Government Relations leaders, and internal business partners. Develops clear, evidence-based policy positions and recommendations that reflect Walgreens' business strategy, operating realities, customer experience, and risk profile. Equips Government Relations team with policy analysis, issue briefs, fact bases, comment letters, testimony, white papers, presentations, and other advocacy materials. Conducts structured impact and scenario analysis, including potential financial, operational, customer, clinical, compliance, and reputational implications of policy proposals and implementation pathways. Coordinates cross-functional input from Legal, Compliance, Finance, Enterprise Pharmacy, Operations, Retail, Communications, and other relevant teams to inform policy positions and validate impact assessments. Develops and maintains policy-monitoring tools, analytical standards, reference materials, and trackers that improve the consistency and quality of public-policy analysis and reporting. Communicates significant policy developments, business implications, and recommended actions to internal stakeholders with appropriate urgency and judgment. Represents Walgreens in external policy and stakeholder discussions. Based in Walgreens’ Washington, D.C., office to maintain the in-person presence, relationships, and responsiveness, this role requires collaboration with Congress, the Executive Branch, and other federal stakeholders.

Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments to identify emerging public policy risks and opportunities impacting Walgreens’ business. Lead structured policy analysis and scenario assessments, including evaluation of potential financial, operational, and customer impacts. Translate complex public policy issues and stakeholder positions into clear, actionable insights for government affairs leadership and internal business partners. Partner with the government affairs team to support advocacy strategies and engagement with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and external stakeholders. Coordinate cross functional input from business units to inform policy positions and validate impact assessments. Draft and oversee preparation of policy communications, including issue summaries, briefing materials, presentations, comment letters, and internal trackers. Develop and maintain