Senior Director – US Public Policy

Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

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 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. 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. Position Overview: As a leader with a focus on state-level policy issues, you will report to the Head of US Policy and be responsible for the development and execution of campaigns that enable Lilly to meet its policy goals and mitigate threats before they materialize. You will be action-oriented and outcomes-focused, with a primary responsibility to not just monitor and analyze the external environment, but identify strategies for Lilly to achieve its policy goals in the states. You will demonstrate strong independent leadership by proactively engaging with Government Affairs on emerging threats and communicating implications and recommendations to Lilly Legal and Senior Leadership. This position requires a strong understanding of priority issues in the states (340B, Medicaid, PDABs/state price controls) and requires a high degree of critical thinking and internal engagement to drive business growth while maintaining compliance with local laws and regulations. Responsibilities: Policy Development and Strategic Thinking: Demonstrate a strong understanding of the business implications of changes in the legislative and regulatory environment to develop industry-leading policy capabilities. Can independently provide judgement and make decisions pertaining to Lilly’s policy positions on emerging threats, with particular focus on state actions affecting Lilly’s portfolio. Drive outcomes by thinking strategically about how to leverage tools, resources, analytics, and partnerships (in collaboration with colleagues in Government Affairs and Lilly USA) to not just develop, but also achieve Lilly’s policy goals. Apply a strategic approach to develop recommendations with U.S. policy leadership in response to emerging state regulations and legislative threats. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Be seen as go-to subject matter expert on state policy matters, with a keen ability to convey business risks and implications to business partners and external stakeholders in concise and actionable ways. Identify and neutralize threats in the states through strong partnership with Government Affairs, Lilly Legal, and LVA teams. Create action with internal stakeholders (Government Affairs, Legal, Business Units, Lilly USA) by translating risks and opportunities of proposed policy actions and incorporating feedback into strategic plans to advance policy goals. Oversee the development of tracking and monitoring tools and provide timely reports to management and other leaders on the impact of regulatory and legislative developments in the states. Thought Leadership Provide independent thought leadership and lead all aspects of development of policy research, position papers, fact sheets, and presentations for internal and external audiences to advance policy priorities. Actively shape and influence trade association policy agendas via working groups or meetings related to assigned issues in alignment with Lilly priorities. Basic Qualifications: Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, public administration, economics, or related field. Five years (with Master’s degree) or 10 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of work experience in health care public policy and/or applied policy environment (academic think-tank, biopharmaceutical industry, other academia, trade association, government, stakeholder organization, or payer organization preferred). Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role. Additional Skills/Preferences: J.D. or Master's Degree in Public Policy, Health Policy, or related field Strong understanding of state-focused policy issues (i.e. 340B, Medicaid, state price controls, compounding, etc.), and U.S. federal and state health care systems Demonstrated ability to analyze policy and legislative proposals strategically and critically from multiple points of view and craft effective supporting or opposing arguments based on the company’s position Demonstrated innovator and self-starter with the ability to create action through relationship-building and influence within an organization Ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment Excellent oral presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to present complex information accurately and concisely Proven track record as a collaborator, strong writer, agile learner, and critical thinker Strong organization skills and meticulous attention to detail Additional Information: Some domestic travel may be required, approximately 10%. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $177,750 - $260,700 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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