Senior Director, Executive Branch Strategy

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The Senior Director, Executive Branch Strategy will provide strategic direction for the development and execution of comprehensive U.S Policy & Government Affairs (USPGA) advocacy. As lead of the Executive Branch team, the Senior Director will shape and drive above-brand policy advocacy aligned with BMS commercial priorities.

The Senior Director will serve as the lead point of contact with relevant HHS agencies (CMS, HRSA, ASPE, ASL, etc.) and White House (including OMB, DPC) leadership on payment, coverage, and reimbursement policy issues. Relationship-building with policymakers from non-HHS Executive Branch agencies may be required on issues impacting BMS priorities.

Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Directs development of comprehensive, proactive above-brand policy strategies for deployment by USPGA Federal Government Affairs and Strategic Alliance teams.

• Oversees collaboration and strategy with USPGA teams and global and commercial cross-functional partners (including Global USPGA and US VAP). Leads development, prioritization and implementation of strategic business and advocacy strategies to address evolving policy and payment changes.

• Directs development and updates to position statements and other written materials for policy advocacy and education of internal stakeholders on evolving healthcare policy landscape, IRA, Medicare Part B and D, 340B, and PBM reform.

• Responsible for strategic direction of briefing materials for executive meetings with Executive Branch agencies and trade association board meetings.

• In conjunction with the USPGA Therapeutic Policy Lead, works to optimize portfolio access and mitigate risk in response to the rapidly evolving U.S. payer landscape and policy changes. Collaborates in the development and implementation of strategies designed to secure coverage and reimbursement for products supporting business objectives.

• Oversees USPGA responses to notice and comment opportunities from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other Executive Branch agencies. Identifies opportunities for Executive Branch engagement on BMS priorities.

• Requires deep knowledge of federal government policies that impact the pharmaceutical industry, as well as knowledge of how governments make decisions and what types of input can help shape those decisions. The position requires the integration of political, policy and government affairs expertise to develop and execute effective strategies.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as public affairs, health care policy, political science, public administration, public policy, economics, or related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government, government affairs, or policy. Direct experience working with Executive Branch of Government or legislative branches of government, key think tanks, or federal advisory groups such as MedPAC is preferred.

• Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry is required.

• Required to have managed a policy function/team.

• Must be able to be effectively collaborate with global and commercial matrix partners. Strong business acumen, strategic mindset, executive presence, relevant experience in healthcare and knowledge of the US reimbursement system preferred.

• Domestic travel required (up to 20%)

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