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Associate Director, Pharmacy Policy
Planned ParenthoodWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Sept 2023
About the role
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a dynamic and knowledgeable Associate Director of Pharmacy Policy. This job reports to the Director of Public Policy in the Government Relations department of PPFA. The Government Relations Department advances the development and execution of strategies to secure policies that support access to sexual and reproductive health care and rights for all people.
Purpose:
Advocate for beneficial administrative and legislative policies related to drug pricing and access to sexual and reproductive health care drugs and devices without medically unnecessary restrictions. This role, which will be part of the Public Policy team and closely collaborate with the Legislative Affairs team, will be responsible for administrative advocacy, creative policy development, and will lead the advancement of drug pricing policy positions and legislative issues prioritized by Planned Parenthood Federation of America before the U.S. Congress.
The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader with a proven record of developing and implementing legislative and regulatory strategies and tactics that will advance PPFA’s goals of increasing access to sexual and reproductive health care for women, men and young people by maintaining contact with key staffers and members of Congress.
Delivery:
●Maintain and cultivate policy expertise in drug pricing and reimbursement, particularly as it pertains to prescription drug access, Medicaid, and safety net health care providers.●Collaborate with the National Director of Public Policy and the National Director of Legislative Affairs to formulate and implement a strategy to carry out PPFA’s goals regarding drug pricing and pharmacy strategy so federal policymakers are informed and aware of PPFA’s positions.●Advance administrative policy by identifying opportunities at HRSA and FDA, drafting and editing comments on behalf of PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in response to federal and state regulations and sub-regulations.●Conduct and coordinate analysis of legislative and administrative policy issues.●Organize, present and participate in trainings, webinars, and conferences to build awareness of Planned Parenthood’s public policy goals among healthcare policy leaders and influencers.●Prepare educational materials for internal and external audiences, such as legislation and amendments, fact sheets, detailed policy backgrounders, and talking points.●Provide PPFA affiliates and staff with the latest information regarding administrative and legislative activity, communicate with PPFA affiliates about relevant programs and impact on healthcare delivery, and coordinate efforts to mobilize activities in support of PPFA policy positions. ●Communicate, coordinate, and strategize with coalition partners, represent PPFA and PPFA’s positions in coalition meetings, and work to develop consensus on issues in order to be most effective in advocacy activities.●Prepare detailed Congressional target lists to identify members of Congress who need additional information, lobbying, and grassroots activities. Track members' position on domestic policy issues and monitor movement. ●As needed, represent Planned Parenthood Action Fund interests before Members of Congress and federal agencies.●Completes special projects as assigned and required.
Engagement:
●Foster strong working relationships within the legislative affairs and policy team (Health Care Investment Program, Public Policy, and Policy Development and Strategy) as well as with other departments and divisions across the organization, as a part of supportin
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a dynamic and knowledgeable Associate Director of Pharmacy Policy. This job reports to the Director of Public Policy in the Government Relations department of PPFA. The Government Relations Department advances the development and execution of strategies to secure policies that support access to sexual and reproductive health care and rights for all people.
Purpose:
Advocate for beneficial administrative and legislative policies related to drug pricing and access to sexual and reproductive health care drugs and devices without medically unnecessary restrictions. This role, which will be part of the Public Policy team and closely collaborate with the Legislative Affairs team, will be responsible for administrative advocacy, creative policy development, and will lead the advancement of drug pricing policy positions and legislative issues prioritized by Planned Parenthood Federation of America before the U.S. Congress.
The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader with a proven record of developing and implementing legislative and regulatory strategies and tactics that will advance PPFA’s goals of increasing access to sexual and reproductive health care for women, men and young people by maintaining contact with key staffers and members of Congress.
Delivery:
●Maintain and cultivate policy expertise in drug pricing and reimbursement, particularly as it pertains to prescription drug access, Medicaid, and safety net health care providers.●Collaborate with the National Director of Public Policy and the National Director of Legislative Affairs to formulate and implement a strategy to carry out PPFA’s goals regarding drug pricing and pharmacy strategy so federal policymakers are informed and aware of PPFA’s positions.●Advance administrative policy by identifying opportunities at HRSA and FDA, drafting and editing comments on behalf of PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in response to federal and state regulations and sub-regulations.●Conduct and coordinate analysis of legislative and administrative policy issues.●Organize, present and participate in trainings, webinars, and conferences to build awareness of Planned Parenthood’s public policy goals among healthcare policy leaders and influencers.●Prepare educational materials for internal and external audiences, such as legislation and amendments, fact sheets, detailed policy backgrounders, and talking points.●Provide PPFA affiliates and staff with the latest information regarding administrative and legislative activity, communicate with PPFA affiliates about relevant programs and impact on healthcare delivery, and coordinate efforts to mobilize activities in support of PPFA policy positions. ●Communicate, coordinate, and strategize with coalition partners, represent PPFA and PPFA’s positions in coalition meetings, and work to develop consensus on issues in order to be most effective in advocacy activities.●Prepare detailed Congressional target lists to identify members of Congress who need additional information, lobbying, and grassroots activities. Track members' position on domestic policy issues and monitor movement. ●As needed, represent Planned Parenthood Action Fund interests before Members of Congress and federal agencies.●Completes special projects as assigned and required.
Engagement:
●Foster strong working relationships within the legislative affairs and policy team (Health Care Investment Program, Public Policy, and Policy Development and Strategy) as well as with other departments and divisions across the organization, as a part of supportin
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