Director — Policy & Research

PHRMA • Washington, DC

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Director for its Policy and Research team to support policy and legislative/regulatory analysis related to drug pricing, including price-setting for medicines. The individual will be responsible for supporting PhRMA policy development and response to current and emerging technical issues related to drug pricing and price setting, including work shaping the implementation of the drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and supporting defense against new price setting policies, such as foreign reference pricing. The Director’s specific focus will include issues pertaining to pricing, coding and payment for physician administered medicines covered by Medicare Part B. The Director will also support work related to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working at CMS, HHS, or a drug manufacturer, health care trade association, or consultancy.
• A Master’s degree in public policy or a related field.
• Experience developing and achieving public policy objectives in one or more of the following areas: Medicare drug pricing, the Inflation Reduction Act, CMMI payment and delivery models, foreign reference pricing, or related federal drug pricing policy.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical market dynamics, including drug reimbursement, formulary design, and the roles of payers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in drug coverage and payment.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive expertise on the Medicare Part B drug pricing provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, including Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Part B inflation rebates, and track and analyze their implementation by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Analyze proposals related to foreign reference pricing (also known as international reference pricing or most-favored-nation pricing) and other drug price setting mechanisms, and develop policy responses and advocacy materials in support of PhRMA’s positions.
• Provide expertise on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), including mandatory and voluntary payment and delivery models that affect drug pricing and coverage, and analyze their implications for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Analyze federal legislation, regulations, and other guidance related to drug pricing from CMS, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other relevant federal agencies, and guide the development of PhRMA comment letters through established work group processes and engaging outside consultants as necessary and appropriate.
• Analyze trends, research studies, and third-party policy analyses relating to drug pricing, price setting policy, and related healthcare payment and coverage issues.
• Lead the development of up-to-date proof points and materials in support of federal advocacy efforts on drug pricing, price setting, and CMMI-related issues. 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 and other relevant materials.
• Support PhRMA’s advocacy and third-party engagement with patient advocacy groups, provider organizations, and other stakeholders on drug pricing and price setting issues.
• 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.

Benefits

• In addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, various opportunities for reward and recognition and a platform of extensive benefits, PhRMA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members.
• We offer 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.
• We also offer a robust 401k plan with employer contributions upon the first day of hire and immediate vesting, a generous paid time off plan, seven paid holidays (plus inauguration day), half day Fridays preceding holidays, half day Fridays in the summer months and a paid winter break.
• As an organization, we work in the office on Mondays through Thursdays and remotely on Fridays.
• We also all work remotely in August.
• We are committed to the growth and development of our team members and offer many learning opportunities including an integrated on-boarding program, best-in-class leadership programming, tuition reimbursement, industry on-site and off-site training, and other management/professional development programs.
• Corporate social responsibility is also important to us at PhRMA.
• Our team members participate in organization-wide community service activities, fundraising drives and charitable athletic events.
• We are committed to supporting our family of professionals at PhRMA and strive to create programs that help our team members manage the challenges of balancing a fast-paced career with their own personal goals.

What This Job Offers

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