Director, US Public Policy (Biopharmaceutical)

Location: Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States; hybrid work arrangement. Travel requirements: 10%. No relocation.

Salary: $190,800–$300,300 base salary annually, plus potential annual bonus and long-term incentive.

Company

hirify.global is a research-intensive biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines and advancing public policies that support innovation and patient access.

What you will do

• Lead policy development and execution for vaccines and an investigational long-acting influenza antiviral.
• Monitor federal regulatory and administrative developments involving public health, prevention, access, coverage, reimbursement, and health-system infrastructure.
• Develop evidence-based policy positions, comment letters, and other submissions using public health evidence, legal analysis, and business considerations.
• Translate complex policy developments into insights, options, and recommendations for senior policy and business leaders.
• Build relationships with government officials, public health organizations, patient and provider groups, policy organizations, trade associations, and coalitions.
• Lead cross-functional policy workstreams and manage policy research, consultants, budgets, and other resources.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree required.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in public policy, government, public affairs, a trade association, a patient or provider organization, consulting, or the biopharmaceutical sector.
• Knowledge of U.S. public policy and federal and/or state legislative, regulatory, and administrative policymaking processes.
• Experience addressing public health matters and leading policy work on vaccines and a long-acting antiviral influenza product, while contributing to pricing, reimbursement, and patient access issues.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and drafting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to develop practical recommendations on unfamiliar issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior leaders and high-level external stakeholders.
• Experience working across culturally diverse and matrixed teams with a high degree of collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive environment that brings together diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k), plus paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• Regular daytime shift with hybrid work arrangements.