Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Sr. Director on its Law team who will serve as in-house legal counsel advising on state laws, legislation, and regulations that are of import to the biopharmaceutical industry, its members, and the patients it serves. 

Reporting to the Senior Assistant General Counsel/Head of State Legal Affairs.

The Sr. Director will:

• Serve as legal counsel for state law issues, including but not limited to drug pricing policies like prescription drug affordability boards, health insurance benefit design, and litigation and administrative law issues.
• Provide and coordinate support to 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Success FactorsPhRMA seeks a collaborative, proactive, self-starter who is passionate about access to medicines and addressing the healthcare challenges we face today. The ideal candidate for this role will be a relationship builder, problem solver and analytical thinker. The individual should have a high level of emotional intelligence, professional presence, and the ability to engage others and inspire confidence. Key success factors for this role include intellectual curiosity, strong interpersonal and communication skills, acute political sensitivity and diplomacy and a team focus paired with the ability to work independently. The successful candidate should be adaptable, be able to reprioritize/shift gears quickly and be comfortable in a high-pressure environment.

Professional Experience / 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 other non-profit, 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.

Potential Salary

$183,400 - $256,900 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:  
www.PhRMA.org
www.Innovation.org
www.MAT.org
www.Facebook.com/PhRMA
www.Twitter.com/PhRMA  

What we offerIn 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.