PhRMA · 9 hours ago
Director – Policy & Research
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$133K/yr - $182K/yr
6+ years expPharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Director for its Policy and Research team to support policy and legislative analysis in the healthcare sector. The role involves providing expertise on Medicaid and commercial health insurance policies, analyzing trends, and leading advocacy efforts to ensure access to medicines.
ManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert on public policy matters affecting Medicaid and the commercial health insurance markets with a focus on state, insurer, health plan, and PBM actions
Provide expertise on federal and state policies affecting coverage and access under the Medicaid program, including program eligibility, the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP), approaches to management of prescription medicines through Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care, innovative contracting models, and other federal- and state-driven policies and waivers
Provide expertise on policies related to commercial coverage regulation and oversight, including in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as well as understand different aspects of regulation in these markets, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and medical loss ratio (MLR)
Provide expertise on issues related to vertical integration of healthcare companies
Understand insurer, PBM, and employer implemented copay adjustment programs such as accumulator adjustment programs, copay maximizer programs, and alternative funding programs (AFPs)
Analyze trends, research studies, and third-party policy analyses relating to Medicaid, employer-based coverage, and individual and small group insurance markets
Analyze federal and state level legislation, regulations and other guidance related to the Medicaid program
Analyze federal regulations and other guidance from the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury, and guide the development of PhRMA comment letters through established work group processes and engaging outside consultants as necessary and appropriate
Lead the development of up-to-date talking points and materials in support of federal and state advocacy efforts on Medicaid and commercial health insurance coverage, including Medicaid managed care, individual and small group markets, employer-sponsored insurance, and Health Insurance Marketplaces. Analyze proposed legislation to identify key areas of interest for PhRMA members and coordinate with PhRMA’s Law department and others on potential amendments and legislative alternatives
Prepare and deliver presentations on PhRMA’s priorities to groups external and internal to PhRMA and lead the development of slide decks, talking points, and other relevant materials
Support PhRMA’s advocacy and third-party engagement with employer, insurance, and patient advocacy groups
Identify gaps in existing research and analysis and recommend action to fill the gaps, working in concert with the Policy and Research team. Manage day-to-day interactions with external consultants on assigned department-initiated projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
6+ years of experience in legislative or regulatory policy and/or advocacy
Strong writing that communicates clearly and persuasively on advocacy issues
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to synthesize, distill, and clearly communicate complex ideas to a non-technical audience
Be an adaptable, creative problem solver who is comfortable working in a high-pressure environment
Excellent interpersonal skills that foster the ability to design and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
A Master's degree in public policy or a related field
Prior experience working on Capitol Hill, or at HHS, a state legislative body, state regulatory agency, PBM, health insurance company, drug manufacturer, or health care trade association or consultancy
Experience developing and achieving public policy objectives in one or more of the following areas: Medicaid, ERISA, ACA, Health Insurance Marketplaces, or state-regulated individual and group health insurance
Benefits
Traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD)
Enhanced benefits such as parental leave
A well-being program
On-site fitness facility
Back-up care
An employee assistance program
Pre-tax commuting benefits
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
A paid winter break
Many learning opportunities including an integrated onboarding program
Best-in-class leadership programming
Tuition reimbursement
Industry on-site and off-site training
Other management/professional development programs
Company
PhRMA
We represent America’s innovative biopharmaceutical research & biotechnology companies, advocating for policies that support the discovery of new medicines and ensure broad patient access to safe, effective treatments.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephen Ubl
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-11-11
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