Federal Lobbyist

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) – the national association representing America’s pharmacy benefit management (PBM) industry is seeking a Federal Lobbyist to join our Government Affairs team. This role is responsible for representing PCMA, the PBM industry, and our member companies’ interests before Congress and with key health care policy influencers in Washington. This person will contribute to advocacy initiatives and serve as a key liaison between PCMA, its member companies, and Members of Congress and their staff. This role will work specifically with Senate Democratic offices and report to PCMA’s Chief Government Affairs Officer.

Primary Responsibilities

This Federal Lobbyist role is positioned to contribute significantly to PCMA's federal advocacy efforts, while also providing leadership and expertise within the organization's federal affairs team. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking, legislative acumen, and strong communication skills to advocate the PBM industry's interests effectively. Core responsibilities include:

• Representing PCMA and the PBM industry on Capitol Hill.
• Collaborating with the PCMA federal affairs leadership, in strategizing, developing, and executing advocacy initiatives on Capitol Hill.
• Building and maintaining relationships with Congressional members and staff, enhancing PCMA's visibility and presence in the U.S. Congress and relevant executive agencies.
• Supporting the execution of the political giving strategy and PAC support within the industry.
• Acting as an interface with Congressional offices on behalf of member companies, offering legislative analysis, drafting, editing, or recommending technical assistance as needed.
• Staying current on legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the PBM industry, providing timely and insightful reports on congressional activity on policy priorities to PCMA members and staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of healthcare policy and lobbying experience, including experience staffing a member of a health care or other relevant committee on Capitol Hill, as committee staff, or relevant advocacy experience in a related field.

Qualifications and Skills

There are many components we look for in a candidate’s experience. Some of those factors include:

• Strong understanding of the federal legislative process, including the ability to understand legislative and statutory language.
• Analytical skills to present research findings.
• Ability to convey complex concepts effectively in simple terms.
• Proficiency in delivering persuasive policy and political content.
• Skill in assembling and delivering relevant facts and expert opinions to support policy and political arguments.
• Ability to understand divergent industry viewpoints and facilitate consensus-building.
• Capability to prioritize advocacy issues based on industry importance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Political discernment and the ability to identify and influence key policymakers.
• A desire to focus on external advocacy.
• Proficiency in working within a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Capability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility in decision-making processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Salary and Benefits

PCMA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The base salary range for this position is $225,000 - $300,000 with annual bonus potential subject to company and individual performance. PCMA offers a generous 401k contribution, healthcare and flex spending benefits and paid time off.

PCMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PCMA believes that organizational and employee success require a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, and a culture that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We recognize the inherent value in employing a workforce with a range of experiences and it is our commitment to embrace every person’s uniqueness and to provide a professional work environment where everyone is welcome and treated with dignity and respect.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.