Senior Director, International Trade and Market Access Policy (Pharma)

TL;DR

Senior Director, International Trade and Market Access Policy (Pharma): Leading international trade and market access policy strategy for the International Division with an accent on procurement barriers, IP challenges, and diplomatic engagement. Focus on shaping policy environments, negotiating trade agreements, and coordinating responses to localization pressures and pricing reforms.

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite). Available locations: Washington DC, New York (USA), Brussels (Belgium), or Rives de Paris (France).

Salary: $214,900 – $358,100

Company

Global biopharmaceutical leader focused on developing and delivering breakthrough therapies and vaccines.

What you will do

• Define and prioritize the International Division's market access and trade agenda across key global markets.
• Identify and mitigate procurement barriers, IP challenges, and commercial trade policy risks.
• Engage foreign trade ministries, regulators, and policymakers to shape policy environments.
• Represent the company within trade associations, business coalitions, and multilateral institutions such as the WTO and UNGA.
• Collaborate with U.S. Policy & Government Affairs to advance priorities through coordinated diplomatic engagement.
• Commission data and evidence from academia and think tanks to support international advocacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree minimum; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in international trade policy and government relations, preferably in biopharmaceuticals.
• Expertise in trade agreement negotiations, tariffs, and the economic impact of trade on the pharma industry.
• Proven track record of coalition-building and mobilizing stakeholders.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally based on business needs.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree.
• Multilingual proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with a 22.5% bonus target and share-based long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and additional retirement savings contributions.
• Paid vacation, holiday, personal days, and generous caregiver/parental/medical leave.
• Supportive work environment focused on health and life-moment support.