Pfizer
United States - District of Columbia - Washington, DC
+ 1 other location
The U.S. Federal Policy Team is responsible for developing, shaping, and advancing public policies to support patients’ access to innovative medicines in the U.S. and other Pfizer business objectives. This Director role focuses on U.S. Federal policy, including issues such as affordability and access, drug pricing, coverage and reimbursement, and payment and delivery system reforms as they impact government healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid).
Responsibilities include tracking and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments, translating these issues to key internal audiences, shaping Pfizer policy positions and strategies, and developing presentations and effective advocacy materials. The individual in this role provides leadership, subject matter expertise, and strategic insights and advice on US healthcare policy with the goal of understanding how to effectively operate in the policy environment and how to advocate for policies favorable to innovative new medicines.
The Director is responsible for anticipating, identifying, and communicating US healthcare policy issues/trends/changes occurring in the regulated environment that have the potential to impact patients and access to Pfizer’s current and future medicines. The Director partners with internal stakeholders to respond to developments, both independently and through external stakeholders, and work to shape the legislative and regulatory environment to advance Pfizer’s policy goals.
The role will work closely with key internal partners including the broader US Policy & Government Relations (USPGR) teams, the US Commercial therapeutic business units and Global Hospital and Biosimilars, Federal Government Relations, Public Affairs, Payer and Channel Access, US Market Access and Patient Services, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and others as needed. In addition to building and maintaining strong internal relationships, the Director of Federal Policy will maintain a deep external network across stakeholders, including the relevant industry trade
associations and other industry organizations, think-tanks, and policy organizations to support Pfizer key policy priorities.
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $176,600.00 to $294,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply, your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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