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Purpose:
Global Regulatory Policy & Strategy strives to enable Lilly to deliver innovative regulatory results by identifying policy hurdles and emerging trends, developing advocacy plans built upon science-based positions, engaging broad partner networks, and ultimately effecting change in regulatory policies that advance patient outcomes, reduce regulatory risk, and improve efficiency in drug development. The purpose of the Associate Director – Global Regulatory Policy & Strategy is to support multiple U.S. regulatory policy campaigns by building Lilly policy positions, assessing and engaging in external stakeholder groups, and representing Lilly on relevant external work groups with the goal of effecting policy change.
Support Multiple Regulatory Policy Campaigns
Lead the development of Lilly policy positions in coordination with internal subject matter experts (i.e., problem statements and desired future state)
Collect data and/or conduct research to support company policy positions
Perform stakeholder analyses to understand external perspectives on key Lilly policy priorities
Track, monitor, and provide analysis of relevant regulatory policies, as advised by management
Monitor the external environment for new regulatory and policy developments and possible implications for Lilly’s positions and connect with internal stakeholders
Develop and Execute Policy Strategy and Plans
Support the development and implementation of tactical policy plans, including a description of both short- and long-term project deliverables
Contribute to the development and execution of global regulatory policy strategies that align with Lilly’s long-term business objectives and external policy landscape
Exert External Influence
Develop relationships with key external stakeholders to understand their perspectives and advise them regarding Lilly’s positions
Represent Lilly in external forums, including regulatory agency meetings, trade associations, and policy roundtables.
Impact patient outcomes through collaboration across partner groups
Effectively Lead, Engage, and Partner
Exemplify Team Lilly behaviors in internal and external interactions
Model innovation and leadership behaviors and regulatory excellence attributes as described in Global Regulatory Affairs white papers
Engage in forums that share regulatory information across GRA components and other Lilly teams and business partners
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in policy, public health, regulatory, clinical, legal, business, research, science or related field
2+ years prior regulatory/policy experience
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 or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
Other Information/Additional Preferences:
Masters, doctorate or advanced degree is preferred
3+ years of regulatory/policy experience is preferred
Travel up to 25%
This position is based in Lilly's Washington, DC office or Remote
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage external and internal relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to research and write briefings, positions, and high-level communication
Independence, resourcefulness, influence without authority
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$145,500 - $213,400Full-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.
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