VP, General, Counsel, Government Affairs
Woburn, MA
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and partner network to expand its broad commercial product portfolio and late-stage pipeline. The company's patient-centric products span cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.
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 our 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.
VP, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Reporting to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, 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. 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 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, Board of Directors, and investors on policy developments, regulatory risks, and government affairs initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, regulatory bodies, industry associations, advocacy groups, and HTA agencies.
- Represent the company in industry forums, global coalitions, policy roundtables, and 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 for product launches and lifecycle management across US and global markets.
- Lead advocacy on drug pricing, reimbursement, market access, intellectual property, and healthcare reform globally, navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
- Support modeling, execution, and ongoing evaluation of commercial strategies in alignment with company objectives and regulations.
- Contribute to government price submissions, certifications, and GTN forecasting, ensuring alignment with market access expectations.
- Oversight of External Partners
- Oversee external consultants, lobbyists, and government relations vendors in multiple regions.
- Compliance
- Ensure compliance with pricing policies and regulations (e.g., FSS, AMP, price transparency) and with 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 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).
- 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. Experience with emerging markets is a plus.
Benefits We Offer
- Competitive compensation package with annual bonus based on company performance. Sales roles may include an incentive compensation program.
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
- Hybrid work model (two days from home, three days in the office) with some role-based exceptions.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 5%.
- Generous time off: up to 15 vacation days annually plus rollover (up to 40 hours) and five sick/wellness days; holidays observed throughout the year.
- Company-wide closures and additional time off during year-end holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate studies or certifications.
- Employee recognition through the Azurity High Five platform.
The California Consumer Privacy Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulate privacy rights and data protection for residents in California and the EU, respectively. This job posting does not constitute a contract of employment.
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