PMA Companies

Vice President

Overview The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Vice President for the Policy team to lead strategic efforts across a broad portfolio of issues affecting patient access to medicines.
Lead PhRMA’s strategy and policy development related to PBMs, commercial insurance markets, and Medicaid along with related drug benefit design, and patient cost-sharing.
Develop and refine policy recommendations for improving access and affordability in commercial insurance markets, including reforms under the Affordable Care Act.
Provide expert analysis and advocacy strategies addressing state-level Medicaid drug coverage, reimbursement, and supplemental rebate programs.
Drive policy initiatives related to manufacturer-sponsored patient assistance programs and efforts to close access gaps for underinsured and low-income populations.
Serve as a key liaison to member companies; manage workgroups and build consensus across companies with diverse perspectives.
Engage with federal and state policymakers, CMS, insurance regulators, and other external stakeholders to advance PhRMA’s access-related priorities.
Coordinate closely with PhRMA teams across legal, advocacy, communications, and state government affairs to ensure policy coherence and alignment.
Manage a team of policy professionals and oversee project execution, budget planning, and consultant oversight.
Prepare written policy briefs, memos, presentations, and other deliverables to support internal and external engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Vice President – Policy – Access and Coverage