Deputy Vice President, Science and Regulatory Advocacy

PHRMA•Washington, DC

13h•$187,100 - $266,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Deputy Vice President for the Science and Regulatory Advocacy (SRA) team to provide leadership and strategic development for its regulatory policy and advocacy efforts. The Deputy Vice President, SRA, will work under the direction of the Executive Vice President and will serve as the SRA lead in envisioning, directing, and executing key science and regulatory activities related to domestic regulatory policy and advocacy.

Requirements

Master’s or MPH degree in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Regulatory Sciences, Data Sciences, Health Policy or related disciplines.
10+ years of relevant experience in biomedical/drug research & development and/or regulatory policy and advocacy.
Demonstrated knowledge of drug research & development and related FDA regulations.
Ability to inspire confidence within the organization and with external stakeholders.
Strong negotiating skills/ability to influence and build consensus.
Successful track record of building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to synthesize various stakeholder perspectives and input into clear, consolidated advocacy positions.
Strong program management experience with the ability to handle multiple strategic-level projects.
Strong research and writing skills and the ability to synthesize, distill, and communicate complex issues and ideas to a non-technical audience.
Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
Excellent communication skills required: verbal, written, listening and presentation.
Results-oriented team player.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, such as PhD, or PharmD degree in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Regulatory Sciences, Data Sciences, Health Policy or related disciplines;
Scientific, consulting or advocacy/policy experience relevant to translational science, regulatory science, and/or preclinical and clinical research associated with medical product development;
Experience advocating publicly on behalf of high-profile organizations;
Biopharmaceutical industry, regulatory agency and/or trade association experience preferred with a keen understanding of organizational operations/dynamics.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing strategic direction and oversight of select science and regulatory advocacy priorities in the US, in close collaboration with SRA colleagues and other relevant PhRMA departments.
Leading and managing the development and execution of projects and initiatives related to science and regulatory advocacy efforts (e.g., soliciting member company input, actively guiding cross-functional discussions, activities, and consensus-building within PhRMA and PhRMA member companies, engaging external stakeholders, creating project plans, and executing initiatives).
Leading or co-leading multiple SRA work groups to ensure portfolio activities align with SRA’s consensus on scientific and regulatory policy and advocacy positions.
Developing and presenting project proposals and outputs to SRA, PhRMA, and/or member company leadership; integrating and coordinating regulatory policy priorities within and outside of PhRMA.
Advancing regulatory priorities with FDA, policymakers, patient groups, trade associations, and other relevant external stakeholders, as needed, to support SRA and PhRMA priorities.
Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders such as regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA), sister industry associations (e.g., BIO), and other relevant third-party stakeholders.
Serving as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for both internal and external stakeholders on select regulatory policy issues.
Representing industry/PhRMA externally to third parties.
Performing other duties as assigned.