Associate - US Public Policy

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Job Title: Associate - US Public Policy

Organization Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

The policy associate consultant is part of a team addressing public policy strategy, research, and engagement across multiple topics.The department's scope of issues includes biopharmaceutical pricing, reimbursement, and access, biosimilars, real world evidence policy, the value of medicines, pharmaceuticals in the environment, and other topics critical to maintaining access for innovative medicines in the U.S.

The position will focus on U.S. federal and state level public policy issues, with periodic project assistance in other areas of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct policy research utilizing peer-reviewed and grey literature sources and succinctly summarize key findings relevant to priority policies.
• Draft key messages and other policy communication tools in response to federal and state legislation or policy topics.
• Review legislation as requested by Federal and State Government Affairs and develop recommendations with U.S. policy leadership.
• Conduct research to support company policy positions, working in collaboration with colleagues in Global Public Policy, Lilly USA, other business units, and related functions (Federal and State Government Affairs, Communications, Global Regulatory Policy, Global Patient Outcomes).
• Track, monitor, and provide analysis on federal and state legislation in select areas, as needed, and provide reports to management and other Corporate Affairs leaders; contribute to managing legislative tracking systems.
• Monitor the external environment for new regulatory and policy developments, possible implications on Lilly's position, and communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of position papers, fact sheets, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Participate in trade association working groups or meetings, as needed, related to policy issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Two or more years of relevant work experience in public policy, health policy, the biopharmaceutical industry, trade association, government, academic think-tank or similar policy organization.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Master's Degree in Public Policy, Health Policy, or related field
• Understanding of Medicare drug payment systems within Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D, and U.S. Federal legislative, regulatory, and health care systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze strategically and critically policy and legislative proposals from multiple points of view and craft effective supporting or opposing arguments based on the company's position
• Strong self-starter and the ability to influence within an organization
• Excellent oral presentation and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and business partners
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and across geographies and cultures

Additional Information:

• Some domestic travel may be required, approximately 10%.

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