Deputy Vice President, Science and Regulatory Advocacy

Deputy Vice President For Science And Regulatory Advocacy

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Deputy Vice President for the Science and Regulatory Advocacy (SRA) team to provide leadership and strategic development for its regulatory policy and advocacy efforts. The Deputy Vice President, SRA, will work under the direction of the Executive Vice President and will serve as the SRA lead in envisioning, directing, and executing key science and regulatory activities related to domestic regulatory policy and advocacy.

The Deputy Vice President is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing strategic direction and oversight of select science and regulatory advocacy priorities in the US, in close collaboration with SRA colleagues and other relevant PhRMA departments.
• Leading and managing the development and execution of projects and initiatives related to science and regulatory advocacy efforts (e.g., soliciting member company input, actively guiding cross-functional discussions, activities, and consensus-building within PhRMA and PhRMA member companies, engaging external stakeholders, creating project plans, and executing initiatives).
• Leading or co-leading multiple SRA work groups to ensure portfolio activities align with SRA's consensus on scientific and regulatory policy and advocacy positions.
• Developing and presenting project proposals and outputs to SRA, PhRMA, and/or member company leadership; integrating and coordinating regulatory policy priorities within and outside of PhRMA.
• Advancing regulatory priorities with FDA, policymakers, patient groups, trade associations, and other relevant external stakeholders, as needed, to support SRA and PhRMA priorities.
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders such as regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA), sister industry associations (e.g., BIO), and other relevant third-party stakeholders.
• Serving as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for both internal and external stakeholders on select regulatory policy issues.
• Representing industry/PhRMA externally to third parties.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors

PhRMA seeks a proactive, solutions-oriented, strategic thinking individual who is passionate about contributing to the health care challenges we face today. Key success factors for this role include a strong sense of teamwork and collaborative focus, as well as the ability to work independently. The preferred candidate will have a background in drug development, regulatory affairs and advocacy expertise, along with a strategic mindset, and be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex content in an appropriate and compelling manner.

Demonstrated consensus-building among internal and external stakeholders. Decision-making and interpersonal skills are essential. This is a highly visible, fast-paced, internally and externally facing position. Accordingly, the successful candidate should be adaptable, able to reprioritize and shift gears quickly, comfortable in a high-pressure environment, and politically savvy, diplomatic, and responsive.

Professional Experience / Requirements

• Master's or MPH degree in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Regulatory Sciences, Data Sciences, Health Policy or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in biomedical/drug research & development and/or regulatory policy and advocacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drug research & development and related FDA regulations.
• Ability to inspire confidence within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Strong negotiating skills/ability to influence and build consensus.
• Successful track record of building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to synthesize various stakeholder perspectives and input into clear, consolidated advocacy positions.
• Strong program management experience with the ability to handle multiple strategic-level projects.
• Strong research and writing skills and the ability to synthesize, distill, and communicate complex issues and ideas to a non-technical audience.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills required: verbal, written, listening and presentation.
• Results-oriented team player.

Preferred Experience / Requirements

• Advanced degree, such as PhD, or PharmD degree in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Regulatory Sciences, Data Sciences, Health Policy or related disciplines;
• Scientific, consulting or advocacy/policy experience relevant to translational science, regulatory science, and/or preclinical and clinical research associated with medical product development;
• Experience advocating publicly on behalf of high-profile organizations;
• Biopharmaceutical industry, regulatory agency and/or trade association experience preferred with a keen understanding of organizational operations/dynamics.

Potential Salary

$187,100-266,700 per annum. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.