Senior Director, Head of US Enterprise Access Policy Location: Washington, D.C. Introduction to role: Join AstraZeneca, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, where we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Director, Head of State and Federal Market Access&TA Policy, to lead the development of policies and programs for critically identified regulatory interactions. 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. Feel appreciated and be rewarded for your work. Be part of a leading team in a highly competitive environment. Accountabilities: In this role, you will lead the development and execution of data-driven policy strategies and plans aimed at increasing patient access to our world-class medicines. You will manage a team of senior policy executives, conduct regular check-ins with direct reports, manage external consultants, and facilitate effective interaction with senior stakeholders. You will also play a leading role in participating and 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, market access, access strategy, or issues management Experience juggling multiple deadlines and priorities on intricate, critical issues Understanding of and experience working 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 Steadfast desire to understand the data that drives policy and commercial business decisions Experience in leading projects and teams directly or indirectly Desirable Skills/Experience: Advanced degree An understanding of the drug development process, including regulatory and public health policies Experience working in a highly matrixed organization Experience working in both policy and market access roles Experience as a People Manager 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. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to improve the lives of patients worldwide Date Posted: 26-Nov-2024 Closing Date: 31-Dec-2024 AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law. J-18808-Ljbffr