Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Director in its Policy and Research Department to lead research and policy analysis related to prescription medicine coverage, reimbursement, and access. The individual will report to the Vice President, Policy & Research overseeing the Research unit. This highly visible role requires extensive collaboration within the Policy & Research team, across PhRMA departments, and with member companies.  

The Director will:

• Manage a broad portfolio of internal and external research aimed at improving prescription medicine coverage, reimbursement, and access;
• Provide technical expertise related to prescription medicine coverage and reimbursement across public and private insurance markets; utilization, pricing, and spending trends; prescription drug benefit design; the pharmaceutical supply chain; and industry economics;
• Monitor, review, and summarize peer-reviewed studies, grey literature, and government publications; develop and interpret quantitative analyses;
• Develop talking points, backgrounders, and other educational materials to support federal advocacy efforts;
• Assure rapid response to requests for information from member companies, PhRMA leadership, and colleagues, under tight timelines;
• Review federal regulations and agency guidance; draft comment letters and responses to requests for information; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors 
PhRMA seeks a collaborative, proactive self-starter who is passionate about access to medicines and addressing the healthcare challenges we face today. 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 substantive knowledge of biopharmaceutical coverage and reimbursement policy, an understanding of biopharmaceutical market dynamics, familiarity with public and private health insurance programs, comfort analyzing economic and quantitative data, and demonstrated expertise designing, reviewing, and interpreting research to support public policy advocacy. This individual must have exceptional writing and editing skills, and be focused, organized, responsive, and diplomatic. The position will be variable and often fast-paced. Accordingly, the successful candidate must be self-directed, adaptable, able to seek and accept feedback, and willing to reprioritize and shift gears quickly.

Professional Experience / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, epidemiology, public policy, public health or related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred;
• 6+ years previous experience at a trade association, pharmaceutical company, commercial health plan, pharmacy benefit manager, government agency, consulting firm, or related industry environment;
• Experience analyzing the impact of public policies on pharmaceutical markets;
• Experience analyzing economic and quantitative data and distilling complex information for a non-technical audience;
• Exceptional writing and editing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively on advocacy issues;
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills;
• Previous experience managing staff or consultants;
• Experience building consensus across organizations and functions; and
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, projects, tasks, and requests simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of the Department of Health and Human Services, Congress, and the federal health policy process; and
• Understanding of the federal budget and Congressional Budget Office scoring.

Potential Salary

• $110,500 -$151,900 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, 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 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.