Overview
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Deputy Vice President for the Policy and Research team to support its policy development and research strategy efforts. Reporting to the Deputy Vice President, Policy & Research, this position leads the development, management, and communication of research supporting PhRMA's advocacy priorities related to prescription drug spending, pharmaceutical reimbursement and distribution, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The Deputy Vice President serves as a key internal resource by managing research projects, synthesizing complex evidence, advising cross-functional teams, and translating research into actionable policy and advocacy materials.
The Deputy Vice President will focus on:
Key Success Factors
PhRMA seeks a proactive, analytical, and collaborative individual who is passionate about contributing to the health care challenges we face today. The successful candidate demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and project management skills and can translate complex research into practical policy insights that support organizational priorities. This individual builds strong working relationships across departments and with external research partners, manages multiple priorities under compressed timelines, and exercises sound judgment in a dynamic policy environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams are essential for success in this role.
Professional Experience / Requirements
Preferred Experience
Potential Salary
$224,500-320,000 per annum. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
Who we are
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, which are laser focused on developing innovative medicines that transform lives and create a healthier world. Together, we are fighting for solutions to ensure patients can access and afford medicines that prevent, treat and cure disease. Over the last decade, PhRMA member companies have invested more than $850 billion in the search for new treatments and cures over the last decade, supporting nearly five million jobs in the United States.
Connect with PhRMA
For information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit:
www.PhRMA.org
www.Innovation.org
www.Americasmedicines.org
www.Facebook.com/PhRMA
www.Twitter.com/PhRMA
What we offer
In addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, various opportunities for reward and recognition and a platform of extensive benefits, PhRMA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members. We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a wellbeing program, back-up care, health advocate service, employee assistance program and commuting benefits. We also offer a robust 401k plan with employer contributions upon the first day of hire and immediate vesting, a generous paid time off plan, seven paid holidays (plus inauguration day), half day Fridays preceding holidays, half day Fridays in the summer months and a paid winter break. As an organization, we work in the office on Mondays through Thursdays and remotely on Fridays. We also all work remotely in August.
We are committed to the growth and development of our team members and offer many learning opportunities including an integrated on-boarding program, best-in-class leadership programming, tuition reimbursement, industry on-site and off-site training, and other management/professional development programs. Corporate social responsibility is also important to us at PhRMA. Our team members participate in organization-wide community service activities, fundraising drives and charitable athletic events.
We are committed to supporting our family of professionals at PhRMA and strive to create programs that help our team members manage the challenges of balancing a fast-paced career with their own personal goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PhRMA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
The job description contains an overview of the activities and duties for this role. Responsibilities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time.
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Open job postingAbout the company
PhRMA represents the biopharmaceutical research and biotechnology industry in the United States.