Vice President - Public Affairs

Overview Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Vice President for the Public Affairs team. The Vice President (VP) of Public Affairs leads proactive communications and public affairs activities on core priority issues. This individual reports to the Chief Public Affairs Officer and serves as a member of the department leadership team helping to develop and execute the public affairs strategy for the association, including our most visible and highest-impact campaigns and initiatives. These activities are organizationally cross-cutting and require a high degree of collaboration with colleagues in other departments, subject matter experts, member companies, and a wide variety of external stakeholders. The Vice President is responsible for: Serving as a member of the department leadership team helping to craft the strategy for the Public Affairs department. Overseeing the development and execution of comprehensive public affairs campaigns on multiple industry issue priorities. Leading and developing a team of public affairs professionals. Managing budgets and overseeing consultants who support issue-specific public affairs campaigns. Serving as a PhRMA representative at conferences, meetings and events. Serving as a point of contact for member companies, including presenting at meetings and on conference calls, sending regular communications, and providing strategic guidance to companies. Overseeing the development of impactful messaging and communications materials, including blog posts, op-eds, letters to the editor, press releases, talking points, and presentations. Serving as an on-the-record spokesperson on priority issues, as needed. Collaborating with colleagues in other departments on legislative, grassroots and third-party activities, including providing communications and messaging support. Perform other duties as assigned. Key Success Factors PhRMA seeks a proactive, confident and action-oriented individual who is passionate about contributing to the healthcare challenges we face today. Key success factors for this role include a strong sense of team and collaborative focus. The preferred candidate will bring substantive healthcare communications expertise and be an organized, detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent writing skills and the ability to convey content in an audience-appropriate and compelling manner. Demonstrated consensus building, decision-making and interpersonal skills are essential. This is a highly visible, fast-paced position that is both internally and externally facing. Accordingly, the successful candidate should be adaptable, able to reprioritize and shift gears quickly, comfortable in a high-pressure environment and be politically savvy, diplomatic, responsive, and mature. Professional Experience / Requirements Bachelor's degree required. (Master's degree in Health Policy, Public Policy, Communications or related field preferred). Health care issue experience and expertise required. International communications experience preferred. Minimum 12 years of diverse communications experience including time spent within corporate, government, public relations agency, trade association and/or advocacy organization(s). 5+ years of proven management of staff, consultants and complex issues, projects, tasks, requests, budgets and timelines. Enjoys managing and mentoring staff. A results-oriented manager - business, political and/or trade association experience preferred with a keen understanding of organizational operations/dynamics. Ability to inspire confidence in senior leadership within the organization and with external constituencies. Ability to balance the needs of various internal and external parties with flexibility and a steady temperament. Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally. Must be responsive/available after hours and on weekends. Potential Salary $249,000 - $354,000 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 $800 billion in the search for new treatments and cures, and they support nearly five million jobs in the United States. Connect with PhRMA For information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit: 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, LTC) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a well-being program, an on-site fitness facility, back-up care, health advocate service, an 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, ten 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 remotely on Mondays and Fridays and together in the office on Tuesdays through Thursdays. 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 onboarding 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 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 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 nondiscrimination 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.

Created: 2024-11-03