Senior Director, US Health Policy & Access

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 230,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Director of US Public Policy to lead enterprise-wide strategies advancing patient access, drug pricing, and innovation policy. You will advise Public & Government Affairs leadership and cross-functional partners on the impact of federal and state policy developments.

You will represent the company with industry groups and coalitions, monitor policy trends, develop positions, and shape advocacy campaigns to support access to innovative medicines and long-term business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in public policy, government affairs, healthcare policy, market access, consulting, trade associations, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or government sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. healthcare policy, including Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, coverage, drug pricing, healthcare reform, and 340B policy issues.
• Proven experience developing and executing policy strategies that influence legislative, regulatory, or stakeholder outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and influence decision-making in a matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and policy implications for biopharmaceutical innovation and patient access.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, written, verbal, and presentation skills; Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with policymakers, industry organizations, patient groups, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and project management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of enterprise public policy strategies supporting patient access and affordability, medical innovation, and pharmaceutical policy objectives.
• Serve as a strategic partner to PGA leadership and cross-functional business partners regarding the impact of legislative, regulatory, and policy developments.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging federal and state policy developments and identify risks, opportunities, and trends impacting Boehringer's business and portfolio.
• Develop and maintain company policy positions related to relevant pharmaceutical and other key healthcare issues.
• Support the design and implementation of advocacy strategies with policymakers, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other stakeholders to advance company priorities.
• Represent Boehringer in industry trade associations, coalitions, policy forums, and stakeholder engagements to influence public policy outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams focused on strategic policy initiatives and enterprise objectives.
• Develop policy briefs, executive presentations, position papers, issue analyses, and other strategic communications for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory policy

Public affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Director of US Public Policy to lead enterprise-wide strategies advancing patient access, drug pricing, and innovation policy. You will advise Public & Government Affairs leadership and cross-functional partners on the impact of federal and state policy developments.

You will represent the company with industry groups and coalitions, monitor policy trends, develop positions, and shape advocacy campaigns to support access to innovative medicines and long-term business