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Vice President

• Develop, lead, and oversee internal and external research related to access and coverage, as well as the implementation and impacts of policy in Medicare Part D and other government programs
• Provide technical expertise on Medicare Part D, the Inflation Reduction Act drug pricing provisions, foreign reference pricing, and other drug pricing policies
• Collaborate with member companies, academic researchers, consultants, and health policy leaders to ensure methodological rigor and strategic alignment
• Conduct and interpret quantitative analyses, including peer-reviewed articles and actuarial assessments
• Summarize and translate complex technical content for diverse audiences including PhRMA leadership, public officials, and external partners
• Support development of advocacy materials including comment letters, background materials, talking points, and other communications
• Serve as a rapid-response resource to internal and external stakeholders on complex policy research topics
• Partner with colleagues and manage staff, consultants, and research vendors, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables
• Perform other duties as assigned

Deputy Vice President – Policy & Research

Director

• Overview Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Senior Director for its Policy and Research team to manage research to support PhRMA policy positions and support analysis on the federal budgetary and economic impacts of U.S. federal and state policy reforms on the market for prescription medicines, including implications for access to care, utilization, spending, coverage, and reimbursement. The individual will report to the Deputy Vice President, Policy and Research, work closely with the Vice President, Policy and Research on federal budgetary impacts, and other staff across the organization to support the development of PhRMA policy positions and strategy. Key areas of focus will be to develop and manage research and analysis to shape a policy and regulatory environment that supports a competitive market for prescription medicines, improves patient access to care, and sustains future innovation. This highly visible role requires extensive collaboration across PhRMA and with member companies. The Senior Director will: Provide research and policy analysis to support the development of federal and state legislative and administrative policies that promote market-based solutions to improve coverage and access to prescription medicines; Develop and coordinate research and analytics across teams assigned to support advocacy and policy development for specific market segments (e.g., Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, commercial); Conduct in-house data analysis and manage external analysis on policy priorities including impacts of policy proposals on prescription drug coverage, utilization, spending, and access. Create and oversee the development of a broad range of policy and advocacy materials, ensuring all materials reflect the strongest evidence and analysis; Rapidly respond to requests for information from member companies and PhRMA leadership and colleagues under tight timelines; Develop strong relationships with member companies, consultants and PhRMA colleagues and represent PhRMA and industry interests through external engagement with policymakers and thought leaders; and Perform other duties as assigned. Key Success Factors PhRMA seeks a collaborative, proactive self-starter who is passionate about innovation, access to medicines, and contributing to today’s health care challenges. Key success factors for this role include a strong understanding of public and private prescription drug coverage and reimbursement policies knowledge of Congressional Budget Office methodology for legislative scoring, strong interpersonal skills and team focus paired with the ability to work independently and under short timelines. The preferred candidate will bring expertise in public policy analysis and will be focused, organized, detail oriented, responsive and diplomatic. The successful candidate should be adaptable, able to reprioritize and shift gears quickly and be comfortable in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Senior Director – Policy & Research

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.

Deputy Vice President – Policy & Research

Senior Director – Policy & Research

Vice President – Policy – Access and Coverage