Senior Director of State Law and Policy

1 week ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States PhRMA Full time
Job Title: Senior Director of State Law and Policy

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Director to join its Law team. As in-house legal counsel, you will advise on state laws, legislation, and regulations that impact the biopharmaceutical industry, its members, and the patients they serve.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal counsel on state law issues, including drug pricing policies, health insurance benefit design, and litigation and administrative law issues.
  • Support PhRMA's State Advocacy and Policy & Research teams.
  • Advocate on behalf of PhRMA and its members to state and local legislative and regulatory bodies.
  • Coordinate legal issue alignment with member company in-house counsel.
  • Manage and supervise external counsel on issues relating to state laws, legislation, and regulation, and litigation and administrative law issues.
  • Provide independent legal analysis and advice to internal clients and member company lawyers.
  • Provide general legal back-up for PhRMA.
Requirements:
  • JD and member of the DC Bar with a minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in a law firm, as counsel in a biopharmaceutical company or trade association, or as a public servant in a relevant government department, agency, or legislature.
  • Experience with state law and legislative processes.
  • Experience with litigation practice and drafting briefs or other court filings.
  • Experience drafting regulatory comments.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex high-visibility priorities.
  • Ability to communicate legal concepts and opinions to non-lawyers both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to facilitate meetings with, work with, and drive consensus among disparate stakeholders.
  • Strong presentation and negotiating skills.
What We Offer:

PhRMA offers a highly competitive salary and bonus program, various opportunities for reward and recognition, and a platform of extensive benefits. We are committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members, offering traditional and enhanced benefits, including 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, half day Fridays preceding holidays, half day Fridays in the summer months, and a paid winter break.

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.

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.

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