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Program Manager - Regulatory Affairs

Essentia HealthRemoteDuluth, MinnesotaPosted Apr 6, 2026

Compensation

$84,365 - $126,547

Type

Full-time

Location

Duluth, Minnesota

Posted

Apr 6, 2026

Requirements Summary

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in public policy, health policy, or regulatory compliance. Strong analytical and writing skills are required, with a master's degree and healthcare policy experience considered preferred qualifications.

Core Responsibilities

The Program Manager will lead regulatory affairs operations by identifying, tracking, and analyzing state and federal public policy issues. They will collaborate with internal experts to influence policy and manage the regulatory affairs lifecycle, including database maintenance and committee support.

Key Skills

Regulatory affairsPublic policyProgram managementOperations managementData analysisRegulatory complianceHealth policyCommunicationDatabase managementStakeholder engagementProject administrationMicrosoft TeamsWritingAnalytical skillsPolitical acumen

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 10,001+ employees
  • Type: Nonprofit

Government Experience

  • Government Experience Preferred: Regulatory Affairs

Full Job Description

Building Location: Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth Department: 1008260 OFFICE OF CEO - EH SS Job Description: As a member of the Public Policy team, the Regulatory Affairs Program Manager will play an essential role in leading program and operations management for regulatory affairs. The program manager will support the public policy lifecycle by identifying, tracking, analyzing, and responding to state and federal regulatory public policy issues across the organization. This position is responsible for maintaining operations of the regulatory affairs program, including key performance indicators while collaborating with subject matter experts across the organization to identify, analyze and influence state and federal regulatory public policy issues that impact care delivery in alignment with key business strategies and mission. Education Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: Regulatory Affairs Program and Operations Management Serve as the primary program manager for regulatory affairs Assist with developing, implementing, and tracking key performance indicators for regulatory affairs Assist in developing organizational public policy priorities Advocate for regulatory public policy issues in the interests of the organization Track, analyze, and communicate regulatory public policy issues Support the public policy lifecycle with monitoring, identifying, and analyzing state and federal proposed regulations that impact the organization, our patients, and communities Convene internal content experts regularly to solicit input on key regulatory public policy issues Participate in educational opportunities pertaining to regulatory issues Compose regulatory public comment letters using sound judgement and political acumen Lead the development of internal regulatory affairs communication products Prepare and deliver presentations, participate, and facilitate meetings using remote technology including Microsoft Teams Support legislative and regulatory implementation projects Database Management Serve as primary database manager for regulatory public policy information Develop document filing logic and nomenclature using software tools, as necessary Compose and manage regulatory summaries, analyses, text, presentations, and other supporting documentation in a centralized repository Committee, coalition, and project administration Provide staffing support for internal regulatory affairs committee Participate on various internal and external committees Serve and participate on external coalitions as needed to support and advance regulatory public policy issue priorities Other duties as assigned. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Health Policy, Health Management, Health Information Management, or other health care related field Required Qualifications: 5 years’ experience public policy, public affairs, government, health policy, compliance, regulatory, accreditation, or audit Strong analytical and writing skills Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in related field Experience with health care policy Licensure/Certification Qualifications: FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Remote Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $84,364.80 - $126,547.20 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.

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