Lobbyist, Director I, Life Science (Hybrid)
American Medical AssociationAbout the role
Lobbyist, Director 1, Life Science (Hybrid)
Washington, D.C.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.
We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.
We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Washington D.C. for a Lobbyist, Director 1, Life Science (Hybrid) on our Advocacy team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Washington, DC office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.
This position will maintain effective liaison with designated federal agencies, health care organizations, and coalitions involved with health-related programs. This position will focus on life sciences and market regulation, advancing policies related to FDA and FTC oversight, drug and device regulation, program integrity, and expanding access to care in underserved and priority populations. Advocate for AMA policies and positions to the appropriate government officials and represent AMA at related health care associations and coalitions. Ensure relevant information on government programs and coalition activities is brought to the attention of appropriate AMA officials.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Health Care Policy Development & Advocacy
- Identify and analyze emerging federal health care policy issues related to life sciences and market regulation, advancing policies related to FDA and FTC oversight, drug and device regulation, program integrity, and expanding access to care in underserved and priority populations.
- Prioritize issues in alignment with AMA Advocacy objectives and federal administration interests.
- Develop key issue objectives and strategic communication plans, collaborating across the AMA Advocacy Group and broader AMA to shape messaging for policymakers, stakeholders, and others.
- Formulate and execute strategies addressing identified policy issues.
- Prepare comprehensive, evidence-based comment letters to influence Executive Branch and federal administration policies, incorporating detailed analysis of life sciences regulation, market oversight, expanding access to care, scope of practice, program integrity, and other key health care policy areas.
- Engage with policymakers to clarify, refine, and ensure the incorporation of AMA recommendations into federal policy decisions.
- Support development of targeted web and social media initiatives for education and advocacy.
External Collaboration & Relationship Management
- Initiate and maintain liaisons with federal administration officials and national health professional organizations, to promote AMA’s regulatory agenda.
- Advocate for AMA positions to stakeholders and federal officials and communicate relevant information to AMA colleagues. Cultivate and manage relationships with key external stakeholders in Washington, DC.
- Represent AMA’s positions before external organizations, providing updates to AMA leadership.
- Monitor federal program activities to inform agencies of AMA policies, obtain timely information on agency and regulatory developments, and identify areas of mutual interest.
- Support AMA Councils and Committees by providing timely updates on federal regulatory policy developments; assist in the development of policy recommendations for federal healt
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