Overview

The Director is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships and building support for PhRMA priorities, policies and positions. They will primarily lobby members of the United States Congress, focusing on the Ways and Means Committee, House Republicans and their staff regarding issues of importance to patients and the pharmaceutical industry.

The Director will:

• Lobby lawmakers on the Ways and Means Committee, House Republican members and their staff on potential/proposed legislation and the impact of such legislation on patients and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Coordinate with PhRMA colleagues and member company staff on policy positions and the development of legislative strategy related to PhRMA priorities.
• Anticipate, track and analyze legislation relevant to industry priorities, involving PhRMA staff and member company representatives as needed.
• Represent the Federal Advocacy team at internal PhRMA meetings and collaborate across departments on policy, engagement strategy and messaging materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with Member company staff and other stakeholders.
• Manage consultants who provide services to the Federal Advocacy team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Success Factors

We are seeking a strong advocate for the pharmaceutical industry who is passionate about the health care challenges we face today. This Director role is highly visible and requires substantive engagement with members of Congress, member company representatives and all levels of PhRMA staff. Critical to this position is the ability to build relationships and support, communicate in a respectful and influential manner and work both independently and as a committed team player. The successful candidate will be a well-regarded, self-starter with a reputation for integrity and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Government Relations or other related field of study;
• Minimum of 6 years of combined legislative, White House, government affairs consulting and/or pharmaceutical industry experience;
• Understanding of procedures, protocols of standing committees regarding witnesses, testimony and Congressional activities, working knowledge of the Congressional process and ethics rules and regulations;
• Strong relationship building skills, integrity and reputation;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated collaborator and team player.

Potential Salary

$132,600 - $182,300 per annum. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

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 wellbeing of our team members. We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a wellbeing program, back-up care, health advocate service, employee assistance program and 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, seven 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 in the office on Mondays through Thursdays and remotely on Fridays. 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 on-boarding 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 organization-wide 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.

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.