Policy Change Director jobs in Washington, DC

Senior Director, Head of State and Federal Public Health Policy

Location: Washington, D.C.

Introduction to role:

At AstraZeneca, we're on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We're shaping the future by spotting scientifically-led commercial opportunities and acting now to operationalize and scale them. We're driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem, making an impact at every step of the patient journey. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

Accountabilities:

As the Sr. Director of State and Federal Public Health Policy, you will lead the development and execution of data-driven policy strategies and plans aimed at increasing patient access to our world-class medicines, including vaccines. You will build programs and initiatives that educate internal stakeholders, influence major policy initiatives, cultivate relationships with federal and state agency officials, supervise agency partners, manage budgets, and develop public policy positions and strategies. You will also play a leading role in managing trade association work groups to represent the company’s interests.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree required
• 10 years of relevant work experience in public policy, public affairs, government affairs, public health, vaccines policy, or issues management or relevant work experiences
• Experience juggling multiple priorities and deadlines on intricate, critical issues
• Experience in artfully facilitating senior leader interactions
• Understanding of and experience working as expert with or adjacent to the pharma sector
• Expertise in distilling sophisticated policy concepts into plain language
• Skilled at managing cross-functional partner relations in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on both strategy and execution
• Deep understanding of the federal/state legislative and regulations process

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Advanced Degree, such as J.D., M.P.P. or M.P.H.
• An understanding of the drug reimbursement process, including both US commercial and public payors
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
• Experience working on Capitol Hill, at a Federal agency or at The White House

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

Join our Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit where you can reimagine the patient journey and bring it to life. A place where you will focus on the whole patient journey, identifying any pain points for patients and working to solve them. Have the opportunity to make an impact by thinking about how to scale new ideas on the patient journey in the most appropriate way possible. Here you feel the energy and buzz as part of our team. It's fueled by the work we're doing with patients and our pipeline: our growth that's making an impact.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to decrease global mortality rates and improve patient outcomes!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.