Director, Public Policy
GSK
August 25, 2026
Remote friendly (Washington, DC)
United States
Corporate Functions
Role Description:
Director, Public Policy (US Public Policy team)
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional teams to analyze and assess impact of legislation and regulations affecting patient access to medicines and vaccines; develop comments/responses focused on implications for GSK and ViiV products and pipeline assets.
- Provide targeted updates to support market access/payer teams on Medicare Part D policy changes.
- Provide clear rationale on complex policy issues.
- Educate internal stakeholders on evolving Medicare Part D, PBM, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other policy developments.
- Drive alignment and develop strategies/solutions for emerging issues.
- Maintain a network of external consultants to monitor and assess evolving program/policy changes.
- Participate in trade association work groups to represent GSK’s interests and shape industry policy positions.
- Develop briefings and presentations for senior GSK leaders.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- 5–7+ years’ experience in healthcare policy with extensive understanding of federal rulemaking and legislative processes.
- Industry knowledge of Medicare Part D and the IRA.
- Ability to translate commercial and policy objectives into an aligned, actionable strategic plan.
- Collaborative mindset; ability to drive consensus.
- Experience with federal healthcare programs, commercial payers/providers, and managed care organizations.
- Strong analytical and independent problem-solving; sound independent judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior pharmaceutical industry or CMS/government agency experience.
- Strategic mindset; excellent execution of key projects.
- Self-starter with strong time management/prioritization.
- Track record leading/managing multiple projects.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence senior management.
Location:
- Commutable to Washington, DC office 2–3 days/week; hybrid with work-from-home allowed.
Skills:
Health policy analysis/research; stakeholder management; public policies; scientific literacy; data to insights; digital fluency.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Annual bonus and eligibility for share-based long-term incentive.
- Health care/insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
Compensation:
- US base salary range: $171,000–$285,000.
Application Instructions:
- Not provided.
Director, Public Policy (US Public Policy team)
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional teams to analyze and assess impact of legislation and regulations affecting patient access to medicines and vaccines; develop comments/responses focused on implications for GSK and ViiV products and pipeline assets.
- Provide targeted updates to support market access/payer teams on Medicare Part D policy changes.
- Provide clear rationale on complex policy issues.
- Educate internal stakeholders on evolving Medicare Part D, PBM, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and other policy developments.
- Drive alignment and develop strategies/solutions for emerging issues.
- Maintain a network of external consultants to monitor and assess evolving program/policy changes.
- Participate in trade association work groups to represent GSK’s interests and shape industry policy positions.
- Develop briefings and presentations for senior GSK leaders.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- 5–7+ years’ experience in healthcare policy with extensive understanding of federal rulemaking and legislative processes.
- Industry knowledge of Medicare Part D and the IRA.
- Ability to translate commercial and policy objectives into an aligned, actionable strategic plan.
- Collaborative mindset; ability to drive consensus.
- Experience with federal healthcare programs, commercial payers/providers, and managed care organizations.
- Strong analytical and independent problem-solving; sound independent judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior pharmaceutical industry or CMS/government agency experience.
- Strategic mindset; excellent execution of key projects.
- Self-starter with strong time management/prioritization.
- Track record leading/managing multiple projects.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence senior management.
Location:
- Commutable to Washington, DC office 2–3 days/week; hybrid with work-from-home allowed.
Skills:
Health policy analysis/research; stakeholder management; public policies; scientific literacy; data to insights; digital fluency.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Annual bonus and eligibility for share-based long-term incentive.
- Health care/insurance, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
Compensation:
- US base salary range: $171,000–$285,000.
Application Instructions:
- Not provided.