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PhRMA · 1 month ago

Director – State Public Affairs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $152K/yr

6+ years exp

Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Director for its Public Affairs team to support its state advocacy communications activities and broader public affairs efforts. The individual will work across the Public Affairs team to develop and execute strategies for key state advocacy priorities.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Developing and executing public affairs strategies for the organization’s advocacy priorities

Creating impactful messaging and communications materials, including media statements, press releases, presentations, talking points, blog posts, social media and other materials

Serving as the on-the-record spokesperson, leading proactive and reactive media engagement

Leading events in state capitals

Understanding and communicating the legislative, political, advocacy and media dynamics in key states

Overseeing agencies, consultants and digital advocacy programs

Leveraging emerging AI technologies

Collaborating with and providing support for internal and cross-departmental teams

Qualification

Public affairs strategyMedia engagementState-level politicsCommunications materialsProject managementLeadershipCreative problem solvingCollaborationStrategic thinkingDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree

6+ years of diverse communications experience including significant on-the-record media engagement, event and public affairs management

Proven management of complex issues, projects, tasks, requests and timelines

State-focused experience within corporate, government, public relations agency, trade association and/or advocacy organization(s) or political campaigns

Must be comfortable working for a non-partisan organization

Must be willing to travel up to 30-40%, a majority of which will be based on state legislative calendars

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a campaign mentality and a strong bias towards action

Strategic thinker with the ability to assess complex problems, propose solutions and execute

Creative problem solver able to prioritize or shift gears quickly and be comfortable in high-pressure environments and situations

A keen understanding of state-level politics and policymaking

Self-starter, organized, detail-oriented and responsive

Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, vision and integrity

Ability to plan, implement and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet short non-negotiable timelines

Ability to inspire confidence within the organization and with external constituencies

Benefits

Traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD, LTC)

Enhanced benefits such as parental leave

A well-being program

On-site fitness facility

Back-up care

An employee assistance program

Pre-tax commuting benefits

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

A paid winter break

An integrated onboarding program

Best-in-class leadership programming

Tuition reimbursement

Industry on-site and off-site training

Other management/professional development programs

Company

PhRMA

We represent America’s innovative biopharmaceutical research & biotechnology companies, advocating for policies that support the discovery of new medicines and ensure broad patient access to safe, effective treatments.

Founded in 1958

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees