Senior Director, Federal Advocacy

PMA Companies

Senior Director managing federal advocacy efforts for PhRMA. Lobbying and coordinating legislative strategies with political members and stakeholders in healthcare.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $169,300 - $237,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain relationships with Congress members
Lobby Senate Democratic members on potential legislation
Coordinate policy positions and legislative strategies
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
Represent Federal Advocacy team in internal meetings
Analyze legislation relevant to industry priorities
Manage consultants for the Federal Advocacy team
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, or related field
8+ years of combined legislative, White House, government affairs consulting, and/or pharmaceutical industry experience
Understanding of procedures and protocols of standing committees
Knowledge of Congressional processes and ethics rules
Strong relationship-building skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions upon hire
Paid time off
Ten paid holidays plus inauguration day
Half-day Fridays preceding holidays
Half-day Fridays in summer months
Paid winter break
On-site fitness facility
Employee assistance program
Well-being program
Parental leave
Commuting benefits
Traditional and enhanced benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership programming

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Soft Skills

relationship-buildingverbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationteamwork