The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) seeks a Director, Lead for Government Affairs to represent the Association before Congress and federal agencies.
Position Summary:
The Director, Government Relations will develop and implement effective government affairs strategies to promote the Association's mission, raise awareness, and educate congressional and agency staff on health policy issues affecting the industry. The Director will develop and launch targeted advocacy programs with Congress and HHS. The Director will also collaborate with the Head of Global Communications and Lead for Public Affairs to develop collateral in support of advocacy positions.
Essential Functions:
Strengthen the network of congressional and HHS agency contacts.
Enhance the Association's profile on Capitol Hill as a trusted partner to raise awareness of plasma-derived therapies.
Become thoroughly familiar with the substance and strategy regarding all PPTA's legislative and health policy priorities. Use this knowledge to assist the Senior Vice President, North America, with developing and implementing advocacy strategies.
Positively impact legislation and health policies that will advance patient access.
Contribute to PPTA's annual conference and congressional Fly-in preparation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop legislative/regulatory strategy and tactics, including coalition building.
Develop industry positions in collaboration with member companies.
With a focus on public payors, work in a matrix with the Head of Communications and Lead for Public Affairs to develop relevant materials to raise awareness on the value of plasma-derived therapies and differentiate them from other biologics and pharmaceuticals.
Plan and execute Capitol Hill Fly-In.
Manage health policy and advocacy consultants.
Administer PPTA's federal lobbying law compliance, including but not limited to timely submission of lobbying reports.
Write updates on federal activities for the Source magazine and other Association publications as assigned.
Prepare position papers, issue briefing reports and summaries as directed.
Travel as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
Four-year college degree
Advanced degree preferred
Experience
Capitol Hill experience preferred
At least five years of experience in government affairs
Advocacy
Coalition building; patient and physician engagement
Skills & Abilities
Political acumen and knowledge of the congressional process
Entrepreneurial approach to work
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent verbal communications skills
Strong research, and writing and editing skills capability
Supervisory and mentorship skills
Ability to build a "team approach" to achieving the objectives of the Association
Strategic thinking
Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders as well as staff
Other
The individual must register as a federal lobbyist and file required lobbying reports
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by attachment to an e-mail to cizzi@pptaglobal.org, to the attention of Cathy Izzi.
In case of questions, please do not hesitate to send an e-mail to cizzi@pptaglobal.org.
About PPTA
The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) is the global industry trade association representing the private sector collectors of source plasma (plasma for manufacturing) and manufacturers of plasma-derived therapies. As a trusted partner to health systems, PPTA drives broad and reliable access to plasma derived medicinal products with a focus on the well-being of patients and plasma donors. These therapies are used by small patient populations worldwide to treat a variety of rare diseases and serious medical conditions.
Working at PPTA
PPTA maintains a respectful culture and environment that fosters inclusivity, diversity, collaboration, equity, and innovation, and reflects the global communities we serve. We encourage every team member to contribute innovative solutions toward meeting our goals and objectives in support of our Mission. We respect the work-life balance necessary for the best performance of each team member to drive broad and reliable access to high-quality plasma protein therapies, with a focus on the well-being of patients and plasma donors.