Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is seeking a Manager for its Advocacy and Strategic Alliances (herein, Alliance) team to support state-based alliance relationship development, consultant management, events, programs and activities.  The Manager will report to the Vice President for Advocacy and Strategic Alliances (State) and will work closely with ASA state team and colleagues across PhRMA.

The Manager will: 

• Work with the ASA State regional team to support contracting and management of our 50-state field-based consultant network, including grant processing and tracking.
• Manage reporting of state-based partner education and engagement, which includes events, meetings, briefings, letters, calls, and other activities.
• Assist the ASA state team with in-state and national event coordination, issue and activity tracking, cross-PhRMA and member company communications, event planning and support, consultant management, logistics, budget management and reporting.
• Provide administrative support as needed for ASA State team leadership, including scheduling of meetings, and tracking expenses.  
• Shadow state regional team members at in-state meetings and events as opportunities arise.
• Align closely with other departments, including attending inter-departmental meetings and reporting back to the team, understanding advocacy goals/objectives, and responding to requests promptly.
• Have opportunity to develop professionally, including hands-on experience in how to develop alliances and manage consultants and programs to have an impact on state public policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors 

PhRMA seeks a collaborative, proactive, self-starter who is passionate about contributing to the healthcare challenges we face today. This is a visible position and is both internally and externally facing. Key success factors for this role include strong organization and execution skills as well as a team focus and collaboration skills. The preferred candidate will be organized and have experience in event planning and grassroots communications. Candidate should be adaptable, able to prioritize and shift gears quickly, comfortable in a high-pressure environment and be politically savvy, diplomatic, responsive, and mature.

Professional Experience / Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in grassroots mobilization, coalition development and/or public affairs.
• Strong organizational and event planning skills.
• Must be willing to travel and be responsive and available after hours and on weekends.

Potential Salary

$78,200 - $105,500 per annum. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. 

Who we are  
 The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the country’s leading innovative biopharmaceutical research companies, which are laser focused on developing innovative medicines that transform lives and create a healthier world. Together, we are fighting for solutions to ensure patients can access and afford medicines that prevent, treat and cure disease. Over the last decade, PhRMA member companies have invested more than $800 billion in the search for new treatments and cures, and they support nearly five million jobs in the United States.  

Connect with PhRMA 
 For information on how innovative medicines save lives, please visit:  
www.PhRMA.org
www.Innovation.org
www.MAT.org
www.Facebook.com/PhRMA
www.Twitter.com/PhRMA    

What we offer

In addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, various opportunities for reward and recognition and a platform of extensive benefits, PhRMA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members.  We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD, LTC) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a wellbeing program, back-up care, health advocate service, employee assistance program and commuting benefits.  We also offer a robust 401k plan with employer contributions upon the first day of hire and immediate vesting, a generous paid time off plan, seven paid holidays (plus inauguration day), half day Fridays preceding holidays, half day Fridays in the summer months and a paid winter break. As an organization, we work remotely on Mondays and Fridays and together in the office on Tuesday through Thursday. We also all work remotely in the month of August.

We are committed to the growth and development of our team members and offer many learning opportunities including an integrated on-boarding program, best-in-class leadership programming, tuition reimbursement, industry on-site and off-site training, and other management/professional development programs.  Corporate social responsibility is also important to us at PhRMA.  Our team members participate in organization-wide community service activities, fundraising drives and charitable athletic events.

We are committed to supporting our family of professionals at PhRMA and strive to create programs that help our team members manage the challenges of balancing a fast-paced career with their own personal goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

PhRMA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

The job description contains an overview of the activities and duties for this role. Responsibilities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time.