Senior Manager, State Regulatory & Public Policy

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Collaboration is paramount both internally and externally with key partners to coordinate and implement advocacy positions and engagement on policy matters impacting the development, authorization, and commercialization of FDA-authorized smoke-free products, as well as advancing tobacco harm reduction in the U.S. for the benefit of public health.

Regulatory & Public Policy Role

As a member of PMI’s Regulatory & Public Policy team, you will be responsible for working closely with the state government affairs team to develop strategy and tailored programs facilitating appropriate policies and regulations for smoke-free products, including Under-21 prevention efforts. You will serve as the lead in identifying and understanding key policy issues to develop positions and proposals that address legislation affecting state tobacco regulation and taxation. As a subject matter expert, you may be called upon to speak or represent the company on specific topics or policy issues. This position works directly with PMI’s state government affairs team, among others, and will be an integral part of the U.S. External Affairs team based in Washington, D.C.

Your ‘day to day’:

• Listen, think, study, communicate, collaborate, share, align, resolve key tobacco policy issues in the U.S.
• Set the strategic direction for PMI’s work on state regulatory and tax policy.
• Serve as an in-house expert on critical state regulatory matters, including differentiated regulation and taxation and policy.
• Independently research, track, and analyze available state and federal legislation and data to develop specific recommendations and proposals.
• Produce research reports and model positions on key policy issues.
• Develop and design advocacy materials, prepare talking points, and serve as a specialist for state advocacy.
• Bridge communication, facilitate decision making among key partners.
• Manage outside vendors and work collaboratively internally and externally to assess and present on important policy topics.

Who we’re looking for:

• Excellent political, analytical, and communications skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Serve as an in-house expert on regulatory, economic, and tax policy initiatives.
• Proven ability to communicate evidence-based policy guidance.
• Advanced degree in Health Policy, Economics, or Law.
• 7+ years of experience with state-level policies, legislation, and politics.
• 5+ years of private industry experience, preferably relating to regulated consumer goods and policy.

Annual Base Salary Range: $188,000 – $258,500

What we offer

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, great medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• Smart Work hybrid model for workplace flexibility.
• Inclusive, diverse culture; collaborate with some of the world’s best people.
• Endless opportunities to progress and pursue ambitions.
• Deliver our promise to society: To improve the lives of a billion smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PMI Global Services Inc. and PM Global Brands Inc. are subsidiaries of Philip Morris International Inc. PMI is leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to create a smoke-free future. PMI is committed to building a future on smoke-free products that, while not risk-free, are a much better choice than continuing to smoke. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com. Philip Morris International is committed to a safe workplace. We have implemented COVID-19 safety protocols that meet or exceed local public health guidelines. Workplace safety remains our number one priority. As a result, PMI recommends all US- and Canada-based employees to be vaccinated in order to access any of our facilities; this is subject to change solely at the Company’s discretion.

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