Deputy Vice President – Public Affairs (Strategic Initiatives)

Overview

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Deputy Vice President for its Public Affairs team. This position reports to the VP of Public Affairs and will be responsible for managing two core areas: strategic initiatives and polling/research.

The Deputy Vice President will:

• Lead the development and execution of strategy and insights-focused projects in coordination with other departments and senior leadership.
• Oversee the research and polling unit that commissions regular studies for internal and external use, leveraging quantitative, qualitative, social listening, AI, and related methodologies.
• Oversee the development and execution of longer-lead strategy projects in areas such as reputation management, new messaging, risk assessment, original thought leadership, strategic planning, industry positioning, and narrative development.
• Coordinate with the broader Public Affairs team and the PhRMA organization to leverage strategic insights across our work.
• Create and execute project plans, memos, slides, and other collateral for the team.
• Manage timelines, budgets, meetings, vendor management, presentations/briefings, and stakeholder support.
• Represent the team internally and with external stakeholders, including delivering high-impact presentations with these audiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors

PhRMA seeks a proactive, solutions-oriented, strategic thinker who is passionate about strategic insights and advocacy communications. Key success factors for this role include a strong sense of team and collaboration, a proactive focus on results, and the ability to work as an individual contributor.

The preferred candidate will have a mix of research insights, strategy development, and political communications and advocacy. This includes expertise in politics, research/polling, advocacy communications, consulting, strategic planning, and/or project management for large corporations, governments, and/or institutions.

Additionally, they should be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex content in an audience-appropriate and compelling manner.

Demonstrated consensus-building among internal and external stakeholders, decision-making, and interpersonal skills are essential. This is a highly visible, fast-paced position that is both internally and externally facing. Accordingly, the successful candidate should be adaptable, able to reprioritize and shift gears quickly, comfortable in a high-pressure environment, and be politically savvy, diplomatic, and responsive.

Professional Experience / Requirements

• 10+ years of experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic insights, the political process, and advocacy environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, consulting, change management, project management, and client relations.
• Team-oriented, collaborative approach that inspires confidence and builds others’ perspectives into our team’s work.
• Excellent communication (speaking and listening) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills: ability to prioritize, delegate, follow-up, and take initiative.
• Curiosity to inspire the right questions and determination to see projects through.
• The ability to synthesize, distill, and communicate complex issues and ideas to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to work productively with a diverse, bipartisan set of stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Experience

• Expertise in analytics, using quantitative and qualitative data, and applying it to the business environment.

Potential Salary

$187,100 – $266,700 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 Offer

In 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 well-being 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, backup care, health advocate service, an employee assistance program, and commuting benefits.

We also offer a robust 401(k) 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 nondiscrimination 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.

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