Senior Director – Policy & Research (Research Unit)

Overview

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Senior Director in its Policy and Research Department to lead research that demonstrates the value of innovative prescription medicines and supports policies to ensure robust medication coverage and reimbursement.

The individual will report to the Deputy Vice President, Policy and Research, and will play a key role in developing PhRMA research agendas and policy positions promoting value-driven healthcare and improving access to medicines. This highly visible role requires extensive collaboration across PhRMA and with member companies.

The Senior Director Will

• Develop and execute actionable research agendas to support industry policy priorities, including federal and state price controls, US and ex-US health technology assessment/value assessment, biopharmaceutical R&D, medication access and affordability, and health equity.
• Manage consultant and third-party research projects.
• Collaborate with member companies, consultants, academic researchers, and health policy thought leaders to ensure PhRMA work products reflect the strongest evidence and research methods.
• Develop talking points, backgrounders, and other educational materials to support federal advocacy efforts.
• Work with PhRMA’s Public Affairs team to develop press materials and with PhRMA’s Alliance team to support cross-stakeholder collaboration.
• Rapidly respond to requests for information from member companies and PhRMA leadership and colleagues under tight timelines.
• Help coordinate and track PhRMA and third-party research and disseminate findings to PhRMA colleagues, leadership, and member companies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors

PhRMA seeks a collaborative, proactive self-starter who is passionate about access to medicines and addressing today’s healthcare challenges. Key success factors for this role include strong interpersonal skills and team focus, paired with the ability to work independently and under short timelines. The preferred candidate will have a broad understanding of how prescription medicines are covered and reimbursed, familiarity with U.S. public and private health insurance programs, comfort analyzing economic and quantitative data, and be focused, organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and diplomatic. The successful candidate should be adaptable, able to reprioritize and shift gears quickly, and be comfortable in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Professional Experience / Requirements

• Master’s degree in public policy, economics, business administration, health services research, public health, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in healthcare research, policy analysis, and developing policy proposals.
• Experience managing third-party research efforts.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience creating advocacy support materials, such as talking points, policy briefs, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analysis skills.
• Experience working with healthcare survey or claims data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• PhD in health services research, economics, public health, or related field.
• Understanding of the Department of Health and Human Services, Congress, and federal and state health policy processes.
• Prior experience at a pharmaceutical company, commercial health plan, pharmacy benefit manager, consulting firm, or related industry environment.

Potential Salary

$169,300 – $237,100 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 diseases. 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:

• PhRMA
• Innovation
• MAT
• Facebook
• Twitter

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, on-site fitness facility, back-up care, an employee assistance program, and pre-tax 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 the month of 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 own 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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