Director, Public Policy

About the Position

Director, Public Policy

At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform-we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention-but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the microphone and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities-ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 6,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Landscape Mastery: Expertly analyzes and interprets developments in CAHPS, quality reporting, and value-based payment programs to inform executive strategy.
• Strategic Stakeholder Advocacy: Establishes and nurtures key relationships with CMS, NQF, AHRQ, and health policy stakeholder groups to advocate for business and client interests.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners closely with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to signal strategic opportunities and guide product enhancements.
• Executive Communication & Thought Leadership: Delivers high-impact policy updates to C-suite client executives and represents the company as a key speaker at industry events.
• Policy Team Leadership: Directs, coaches, and manages the public policy team while overseeing annual department budgeting and strategic goal alignment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the health policy arena, regulatory affairs, or a related healthcare industry role.
• Demonstrated experience developing corporate position statements and drafting official comment letters for rulemaking.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Policy, Public Health, Business, or related field required (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with proven executive presence.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed corporate environment and lead direct reports effectively.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision packages for employees and dependents.
• Executive Leadership Development: Opportunities for high-visibility leadership, professional association involvement, and career growth.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Comprehensive paid vacation, sick leave, and paid company holiday schedule.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Competitive company matching contributions to support your long-term financial health.

About the Company

We sit within Product Management and Enterprise Strategy to directly influence our product vision and business roadmap. We proactively represent healthcare organizations to safeguard business interests and advance quality reporting standards. We serve as the trusted regulatory voice for both internal leadership teams and external health system leaders. This role involves approximately 25% travel for client meetings, regulatory sessions, and industry events.

Our Hybrid Work Model

Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.

Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Illinois Base Annual Pay Transparency Range

$153,000-$186,000 USD