Senior Director, Pharmacy Accelerator – Payor Strategy
Pillr Health
Vice President – Policy – Access and Coverage
PMA Companies
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington
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💰 $315,000 - $425,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Minimum of 13 years of experience in health policy, government affairs, or a related discipline. In-depth knowledge of PBM operations, benefit design, rebates, and formulary access policies. Strong expertise in commercial insurance markets and the Affordable Care Act, including essential health benefits, cost-sharing structures, and plan regulation. Experience with state Medicaid policies, pharmacy reimbursement models, and supplemental rebate strategies. Knowledge of patient assistance and cost-sharing support programs. Track record of successfully engaging policymakers, coalitions, and healthcare stakeholders. Exceptional communication skills, including experience preparing materials for executive audiences and public policy forums. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets, timelines, and consultants. Preferred: Advanced degree in Public Policy, Law, Health Policy, or related field. Preferred: Experience working in a trade association, biopharmaceutical company, health plan, government agency, or consultancy focused on payer dynamics as well as access and reimbursement policy.
