Director of U.S. Policy

Salary Range: $195,000 – $210,000 per year

ABOUT US

The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM) is the leading international advocacy organization championing the benefits of engineered cell therapies and genetic medicines for patients, healthcare systems, and society. As the global voice of the sector, we represent more than 400 members across 25 countries, including emerging and established biotechnology companies, academic and medical research institutions, and patient organizations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, U.S. Policy will report to the Vice President of Government Affairs and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop, drive, and tactically execute a strategy for advancing ARM’s U.S. policy objectives at the federal level.

The Director will serve as a subject matter expert on Medicaid, Medicare, and U.S. government agencies and initiatives impacting cell and gene therapy (CGT) and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key administration officials.

This position is based in Washington, DC.

JOB DUTIES

• Closely monitor and assess information coming out of federal agencies (e.g., HHS, CMS, NIH, ARPA-H, Commerce, DOJ), Congress, the White House, and key CGT sector actors (e.g., trade associations, think tanks, academic institutions) to identify risks and opportunities and communicate timely updates to internal stakeholders and ARM members.
• Proactively bring key policy issues to the attention of the Global Public Affairs team with a recommended plan of action for improving patient access to CGTs, ensuring appropriate reimbursement, and incentivizing medical innovation.
• Act as a resource for ARM staff and member organizations on the interpretation of federal regulations and guidance and how it impacts the CGT sector.
• Develop and implement toolkits, FAQs, policy positions, briefing documents, decks, reports, and other materials for both internal and external use. Manage input from internal stakeholders and consultants and assume responsibility for the completion of materials, ensuring they are kept up to date.
• Draft, vet, and submit ARM comments on selected federal regulations, guidance, and requests for information, ensuring the point of view of the CGT sector and patients influences the development of federal policy.
• Develop relationships with policy stakeholders in DC, including federal agency staff, think tanks, and other trade and industry organizations, and work in conjunction with the Director of Alliance Development to engage patient, academic, and provider organizations with the goal of amplifying ARM’s advocacy message and enhancing ARM’s reputation as the global voice of the CGT sector.
• Work closely with ARM members to solicit meaningful input on policy and business matters and derive consensus to inform ARM’s policy positions and advocacy strategy. This includes managing and leveraging ARM Advisory Groups.
• Lead ARM’s U.S. Policy and Advocacy Forum, organizing virtual and in-person educational and networking events for ARM members 3-4 times per year.
• Partner with the Vice President, Global Communications to respond to media inquiries and participate in speaking opportunities at key policy events that elevate ARM’s positions. Assist in preparing ARM senior executives for meetings and interactions with policymakers and the media.
• Work with the Communications Team to ensure ARM members, the media, and the general public understand ARM’s policy positions and are aware of ARM’s advocacy work and achievements.
• Together with the Vice President of Government Affairs and Chief Strategy Officer, track and communicate ARM’s progress on organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience working substantively on healthcare policy issues and engaging with federal agencies (CMS, HHS, FDA, NIH); federal agency experience preferred.
• BA/BS degree required; advanced degree in health policy preferred.
• Deep understanding of Medicare and Medicaid policies and regulations; expertise in prescription drug and biotech issues strongly preferred.
• Executive presence and gravitas with already established relationships with federal policymakers; ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with other key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of advancing policy priorities through various stages of strategic planning to successful implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically assess developing policy opportunities and risks and effectively leverage assessment to drive action.
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to write and speak clearly and concisely about complex policy topics for various audiences.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple issues at the same time.
• Ability to build consensus for ideas both internally and externally; experience working with executive boards, steering committees, or coalitions preferred.
• Exhibits calm under pressure and when working against deadlines.
• Ability to navigate a complex, fast-paced organization and work collaboratively with ARM peers and consultants to achieve goals.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to attend ARM meetings and key conferences with CGT stakeholders.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Employees are eligible to enroll in the following benefits on the 1st day of the month following their hire date:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability

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