Director Federal Policy

Pfizer • New York City, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Federal Policy Team is responsible for developing, shaping, and advancing public policies to support patients’ access to innovative medicines in the U.S. and other Pfizer business objectives. This Director role focuses on U.S. Federal policy, including issues such as affordability and access, drug pricing, coverage and reimbursement, and payment and delivery system reforms as they impact government healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid). Responsibilities include tracking and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments, translating these issues to key internal audiences, shaping Pfizer policy positions and strategies, and developing presentations and effective advocacy materials. The individual in this role provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and strategic insights and advice on US healthcare policy with the goal of understanding how to effectively operate in the policy environment and how to advocate for policies favorable to innovative new medicines. The Director is responsible for anticipating, identifying, and communicating US healthcare policy issues/trends/changes occurring in the regulated environment that have the potential to impact patients and access to Pfizer’s current and future medicines. The Director partners with internal stakeholders to respond to developments, both independently and through external stakeholders, and work to shape the legislative and regulatory environment to advance Pfizer’s policy goals. The role will work closely with key internal partners including the broader US Policy & Government Relations (USPGR) teams, the US Commercial therapeutic business units and Global Hospital and Biosimilars, Federal Government Relations, Public Affairs, Payer and Channel Access, US Market Access and Patient Services, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and others as needed. In addition to building and maintaining strong internal relationships, the Director of Federal Policy will maintain a deep external network across stakeholders, including the relevant industry trade associations and other industry organizations, think-tanks, and policy organizations to support Pfizer key policy priorities.

Requirements

• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum of 8+ years working on federal healthcare policy and advocacy in government or relevant private sector experience; or master’s degree with 7+ years’ experience.
• Advanced degree in public health, public policy, law, or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience in U.S. government healthcare programs.
• Experience in policy analysis, research, and development.
• Experience in implementing strategic and tactical plans.
• Proven track record for sharp strategic analysis and understanding, including incorporating policy into decision making for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, with the ability to manage multiple high-profile, complex workstreams simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to accuracy and technical detail.
• Must be confident, decisive and adept at navigating a fast-paced and evolving environment with competing priorities and stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate excellent networking and relationship-building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with various levels and functions.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in interpreting and distilling complex information.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CMS-specific drug coverage and payment systems (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid).
• Experience in health-related federal administrative agency or on Congressional legislative committee staff.
• Experience working in or with academic experts, think-tanks, or healthcare policy or advocacy organizations.
• Ability to understand and guide financial or quantitative analyses.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and strong overall business communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute specific policy and advocacy strategies to advance Pfizer’s U.S. healthcare policy objectives, including policies with broad impact and targeted policies and strategies to advance specific US Commercial and Global Hospital and Biosimilars business priorities.
• Lead drafting and submission of public comments in response to Federal regulatory issuances (e.g., HHS, CMS, or other relevant agency regulatory or sub-regulatory actions).
• Align with key business partners to ensure business priorities are reflected.
• Provide technical expertise and strategic direction to USPGR on emerging issues, including the review of proposed legislation/regulations for impact and relevancy, development of amendments and alternative approaches, and preparation of advocacy materials (issue assessments, key messages, leave-behinds, infographics) to advance Pfizer’s federal policy priorities.
• Work closely within USPGR, and across key business teams to influence strategic direction of stakeholder groups on federal policies.
• Initiates and independently leads internal, cross-functional workgroups to quantitatively assess highly complex changes in healthcare policy to guide decisions and inform Pfizer of financial implications on US Oncology, US Primary Care, US Specialty Care, and Global Hospital and Biosimilars.
• Actively monitor and analyze the healthcare policy landscape to anticipate, identify, and communicate trends and developments that could impact patients and Pfizer’s medicines, including our pipeline of transformative medicines.
• Develop and implement Policy Advocacy initiatives by engaging with external stakeholders, including government bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations, to support policy outcomes that advance business goals; represent Pfizer at trade organizations and associations by serving on committees and working groups to advance Pfizer policy positions.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director