Director of Public Policy (90118)
Director of Public Policy (90118)
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$ 184000 - 241500
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Job Description
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Director of Public Policywho is collaborative innovative and influential to join ourU.S. Public Policy & Government Relations team. This position is based in United Statesand offices inWashington DC. Thishybridposition requires a minimum of 40% on site presence with a 20% domestic travel requirement.
About the role
You are a visionary leader that will provide leadership on federal (US) and state payer issues federal engagement across therapeutic areas and positively shape public policy and the reimbursement environment to execute successful public and private payer strategies including coverage coding and payment policies for UCBs current marketed and pipeline products.
Who youll work with
Internally you will work with your colleagues in public policy and government relations corporate affairs patient advocacy sustainability patient services market access contracts and pricing commercial global policy. Externally you will work trade associations patient organizations and federal executive branch staff. This role will have one direct report.
What youll do
- Oversee the Public Policy team supervising staff and consultants and contribute to department leadership.
- Develop and monitor annual objectives and key performance indicators aligned with company strategy.
- Assess and communicate policy issues impacting UCB and the biopharmaceutical industry providing strategic guidance to internal partners and executives.
- Lead research analysis and recommendations on public sector trends related to patient access reimbursement and quality.
- Serve as a liaison with federal agencies (e.g. HHS CMS) and external stakeholders supporting advocacy efforts.
- Collaborate with global leadership on policy positions applying expertise in Medicare Medicaid ACA private payer policies and specialty pharmacy. Provide leadership on internal initiatives including the Inflation Reduction Act team.
Interested For this role were looking for the following education experience and skills
Minimum Experience/Skills Required:
- BA or BS required; graduate degree (JD MS MPH MPP MBA or MSc) preferred.
- 12-15 years of healthcare experience (e.g. HHS CMS CBO OMB FDA consulting pharma biotech managed care or trade associations); payer or provider experience is a plus.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Research and Analysis: Expertise in public payer policy analysis clinical literature review and strategy development.
- Problem Solving: Ability to research complex policy issues and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Writing: Strong business writing and presentation skills with attention to detail.
- Presentations: Comfortable presenting internally and externally.
- Self-Starter: Proactive independent worker capable of producing high-quality timely work with minimal supervision.
- Advanced understanding of federal and state regulatory processes public payer programs (Medicare Medicaid VA DoD 340B) coding payment policies and compliance regulations.
- Strong analytical problem-solving communication and management skills.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $184000-$241500 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors.
Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8500 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
UCB is an equal opportunity employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment your employment with UCB or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws orders and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
