Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Director for its Advocacy and Strategic Alliance team. The individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholder organizations, including the patient advocacy community. In addition, the Director will lead on internal policy areas focused on access, coverage, and reimbursement policies, among other issues.  

The Director will:

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key external organizations and coalitions;
• Actively participate in internal strategy meetings on issues impacting patient access to medicines in federal health care programs and commercial insurance; 
• Develop third-party engagement strategies to educate and engage national organizations on patient access issues including cost-sharing assistance, Medicare coverage, and others;
• Organize frequent formal and informal meetings with key stakeholders and consultants; 
• Organize member company facility tours for patient advocacy organizations; 
• Proactively coordinate Alliance activities PhRMA-wide to execute successful integrated campaigns;
• Generate presentations and updates for internal and external constituencies;
• Manage 1-3 consultants, including the quality of their deliverables, timeliness of work, contract administration and budget; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors 

PhRMA seeks a collaborative, mission-oriented, proactive, self-starter who is passionate about patient access to medicine and addressing the healthcare challenges we face today. Key success factors for this role include the ability to mobilize quickly, to work well both with a team and independently, to employ exceptional diplomacy, and to build consensus. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills are a must and include the ability to inspire confidence and influence audiences through effective presentation, testimony, and group facilitation. The candidate must have the ability to handle multiple complex issues simultaneously, prioritize effectively, think strategically regarding assigned policy areas, seek input from manager and colleagues as needed, and quickly adjust to changing political environments.

Professional Experience / Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred);
• 6+ years of applicable work experience (to include health care policy and/or advocacy experience);
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Strong work ethic, with ability to promptly respond to requests;
• Understanding of federal health care programs and the pharmaceutical supply chain;
• Ability to inspire confidence within the organization and with external constituencies;
• Ability to communicate complex policy issues to various audiences; 
• Ability to balance the needs of various internal and external parties with flexibility and a steady temperament;
• Proficient user of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint;
• Must be willing to travel 15% of the time and be responsive/available after hours and on weekends.

Potential Salary

$110,500 - $144,305 per annum. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

Who we are  
 The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, which are laser focused on developing innovative medicines that transform lives and create a healthier world. Together, we are fighting for solutions to ensure patients can access and afford medicines that prevent, treat and cure disease. Over the last decade, PhRMA member companies have invested more than $800 billion in the search for new treatments and cures, and they support nearly five million jobs in the United States.  

Connect with PhRMA 
 For information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit:  
www.PhRMA.org
www.Innovation.org
www.MAT.org
www.Facebook.com/PhRMA
www.Twitter.com/PhRMA     

What we offerIn addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, various opportunities for reward and recognition and a platform of extensive benefits, PhRMA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members.  We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD, LTC) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a well-being program, an on-site fitness facility, back-up care, health advocate service, an employee assistance program, and commuting benefits.  We also offer a robust 401k plan with employer contributions upon the first day of hire and immediate vesting, a generous paid time off plan, ten paid holidays (plus inauguration day), half day Fridays preceding holidays, half day Fridays in the summer months, and a paid winter break. As an organization, we work remotely on Mondays and Fridays and together in the office on Tuesdays through Thursdays. We also all work remotely in August.

We are committed to the growth and development of our team members and offer many learning opportunities including an integrated onboarding program, best-in-class leadership programming, tuition reimbursement, industry on -site and off-site training, and other management/professional development programs.  Corporate social responsibility is also important to us at PhRMA. Our team members participate in community service activities, fundraising drives and charitable athletic events.  

We are committed to supporting our family of professionals at PhRMA and strive to create programs that help our team members manage the challenges of balancing a fast-paced career with their personal goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

PhRMA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. 

The job description contains an overview of the activities and duties for this role. Responsibilities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time.