Director, Federal Advocacy

Role Overview

• 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

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan with employer contributions upon the first day of hire and immediate vesting
• Generous paid time off plan
• Seven paid holidays (plus inauguration day)
• Half day Fridays preceding holidays
• Half day Fridays in the summer months
• Paid winter break
• 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
• Extensive benefits and various opportunities for reward and recognition
• 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
• Participation in organization-wide community service activities, fundraising drives and charitable athletic events