VP, Government Affairs & Public Policy (Enterprise)

Myriad Genetics

1d•Remote

About The Position

The VP, Government Affairs & Public Policy will lead Myriad’s enterprise-wide policy, government affairs, and advocacy strategy, integrating federal, state, and regulatory engagement to advance patient access, reimbursement, and appropriate regulation of the company’s product portfolio. This role operates at the intersection of policy, market access, regulatory strategy, and commercial growth, with direct accountability for helping shape the external environment to enable adoption and reimbursement of Myriad’s products in oncology, women’s health, and mental health. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this leader will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, ensuring Myriad is positioned to anticipate, influence, and respond to an increasingly complex and dynamic policy landscape.

Requirements

15+ years of leadership experience in government affairs, public policy, or health policy
Experience in both federal and state environments
Proven ability to develop and connect policy strategy to business outcomes (revenue, access, adoption)
Working knowledge of: HHS regulation of diagnostics (including LDTs and CDx) CMS reimbursement systems (CLFS, coding, coverage) Evolving digital health and AI policy landscape
Trusted advisor to senior leadership with strong executive presence
Established relationships with CMS, FDA, Congressional leaders, and key state stakeholders
Experience partnering across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Legal
Ability to translate policy developments into clear financial and operational impact

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for experience in diagnostics, precision medicine, or healthcare services

Responsibilities

Define and lead a government affairs and public policy strategy across federal, state, and regulatory domains
Align policy priorities with enterprise growth objectives, including revenue expansion, reimbursement, and test adoption
Serve as the single point of accountability for policy-related business impact
Lead coordinated engagement across: Congress, CMS, FDA, HHS, VA State legislatures and Medicaid programs
Shape policy related to: HHS oversight of diagnostics (including LDTs and CDx) Medicare Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS) Coverage, coding, and reimbursement frameworks Prior authorization and utilization management Telehealth and digital diagnostics AI and algorithm governance in healthcare
Partner with Market Access and Commercial leadership to: Influence coverage and payment policy Remove barriers to adoption across public and private payers Ensure policy strategy is directly linked to growth and access expansion
Build and lead relationships with: Policymakers and regulators Trade associations and coalitions Patient advocacy organizations
Position Myriad as a thought leader in precision medicine and advanced diagnostics policy
Partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, and R&D teams
Translate policy developments into clear business implications and actions
Inform product strategy, evidence generation, and go-to-market decisions
Oversee company PAC strategy and governance
Manage external lobbying firms, consultants, and coalition participation
Ensure compliance with all lobbying and political activity requirements
Lead forward-looking policy scenario planning (e.g., CMS and FDA shifts, pricing reform, AI regulation)
Identify risks and opportunities impacting: Revenue Market access Innovation pipeline