Director Policy Government Relations
About The Position
The Director supports global public policy efforts related to the Company's infectious disease therapeutic area franchises, with primary responsibility for leading development and implementation of public policy strategies supporting the HIV treatment pipeline. Working with global franchise and cross-functional teams, regional and country policy teams, senior policy leaders, and Corporate Affairs, the Director helps develop and execute the Company's global plan for its HIV treatment pipeline and portfolio. This includes identifying, analyzing, and responding to public policy issues; developing and implementing therapeutic-area policy strategies and positions; and advocating for the Company's strategic business priorities. The Director collaborates across commercial, market access, medical affairs, outcomes research, communications, regional, and other teams to address policy barriers, shape the external environment, and advance policies that support patient access and innovation. The role engages external stakeholders and represents the Company in relevant policy forums, while managing external consultants and policy development projects. This is a regular, hybrid position based in Washington, DC, with 25% travel and a day shift. Relocation is not offered and visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree required.
- At least 10 years of experience addressing public policy issues.
- Strong knowledge of issues related to HIV, including experience related to HIV treatment.
- Experience with and expert knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations active on global public policy issues.
- Strong knowledge of global healthcare public policy processes, including the roles and influence of various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to identify strategic priorities and work within a matrix organization to achieve policy goals.
- Experience managing consultants and budgets.
- Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively.
- Excellent written and oral English-language communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or graduate degree in a field related to healthcare policy.
- At least five years of experience in the global policy space.
- Experience engaging HIV community, advocacy, multilateral, and global health stakeholders.
- Experience addressing policy issues related to market access, reimbursement, health technology assessment (HTA), healthcare financing, and patient access.
Responsibilities
- Manage development and implementation of global public policy strategic plans aligned with cross-functional teams and planning processes in support of Global Commercial Team therapeutic-area strategies.
- Lead development of policy positions and stakeholder engagement strategies supporting successful launch, access, reimbursement, and uptake of the Company's HIV treatment portfolio.
- Partner with commercial, market access, medical affairs, outcomes research, communications, and regional teams to identify and address policy barriers, shape the external environment, and advance policies that support patient access and innovation.
- Coordinate across Global Public Policy teams, senior Global Public Policy management, Corporate Affairs stakeholders, the Global Business Unit, Global Franchise, Global Commercial Teams, and other internal teams and stakeholders.
- Engage regional and country policy teams to provide strategic guidance and policy coordination for policy strategy development and implementation.
- Coordinate Company advocacy with public policy agencies and organizations to ensure it is consistent and effective.
- Develop and maintain relationships with governmental, multilateral, and non-governmental stakeholders; global health institutions; HIV community and advocacy organizations; patient groups; and other stakeholders shaping HIV policy and access environments.
- Represent the Company in industry and other external policy-related forums.
- Manage external consultants and policy development projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
- Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
- Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
