VP, Government Affairs

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

Brief team/department description:

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held company committed to delivering innovative, high-quality medicines for overlooked patients. Azurity’s global footprint is over 50 countries, with a diversified portfolio of 50+ marketed brands spanning 10 dosage forms and 10 key therapeutic areas. Powered by its Next-Gen Commercial Model, Azurity leverages data, analytics, and AI-driven digital tools to enhance market reach and stakeholder engagement. Our medicines have benefited millions of people. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly-motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

VP, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

The Vice President of Government Affairs will lead the company’s global engagement with government entities, advocacy organizations, and market access stakeholders, shaping public policy and regulatory environments to support business objectives across key and emerging markets. This executive will serve as the primary liaison with policymakers, trade associations, and advocacy groups, ensuring the company’s voice is heard on legislative, regulatory, and access-related issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. This executive will also serve as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team, Board of Directors, and investors on policy trends, risks, and opportunities. The role includes oversight of public affairs and supporting the Communications team on external communications related to policy, reputation, and corporate positioning.

The position will be the first dedicated government affairs role at the company and will be responsible for setting up Azurity’s government affairs strategy and program.  Initially, the role will be that of an individual contributor but plans to expand the team may be considered based on strategy proposals from this role. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Government Affairs Thought-Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global government affairs and market access strategy aligned with the company’s commercial, compliance, and public health goals.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to legislative, regulatory, and reimbursement developments in the U.S., international markets, and emerging economies, including agencies such as FDA, CMS, HHS, EMA, PMDA, ANVISA, and WHO.
• Strategically advise the executive leadership team, the Board of Directors, and investors, providing briefings and insights on policy developments, regulatory risks, and government affairs initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, regulatory bodies, industry associations, advocacy groups, and health technology assessment (HTA) agencies.
• Serve as a thought leader by representing the company in industry forums, global industry coalitions, policy roundtables, and strategic partnerships with global pharmaceutical associations and public health organizations.

Commercial and Market Access Partnership & Advocacy

• Partner with Market Access and Commercial teams to align policy and pricing strategies that support product launches and lifecycle management across US and global markets.
• Lead advocacy efforts on issues such as drug pricing, reimbursement, market access, intellectual property, and healthcare reform globally, with a focus on navigating complex regulatory and access landscapes.
• Support modeling, execution, and ongoing evaluation of commercial strategies in alignment with company objectives and government regulations.
• Contribute to the development of government price submissions, certifications, and overall GTN forecasting, ensuring alignment with market access expectations.

Oversight of External Partners

• Oversee external consultants, lobbyists, and government relations vendors in multiple regions.

Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with pricing policies and regulations such as FSS, AMP, and price transparency. Support business teams responsible for these activities.
• Ensure compliance with all lobbying disclosure, transparency, and ethics regulations in each operating country.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory strategy, with at least 5 years in a global or international role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Minimum 5+ years of proven success in supporting government pricing strategies and compliance.
• Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with advocacy organizations, patient groups, and public health coalitions.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international healthcare policy, drug development and approval processes, and reimbursement systems (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, EMA, NICE, HTA bodies).
• S. Payer System Knowledge: expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, and the U.S. healthcare system.
• Strong understanding of global market access dynamics, including payer engagement, HTA processes, and pricing and reimbursement frameworks.
• Experience working with government and regulatory bodies in emerging markets (e.g., Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa) is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• JD, MPH, MBA, or advanced degree in public policy, law, or related field preferred.
• Multilingual capabilities and international work experience are strong assets.

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Physical & Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
• May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices
• Other miscellaneous job duties as required

Benefits We Offer:

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
  • Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan.
  • Fuel Your Success: *Sales Only* - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you. 
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. *Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions*
• Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
• Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
• Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
• Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.

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