Gary Surmay
Multi-Sector Public Affairs Executive | Driving Health Policy Innovation Through Collaborations to Form Strategic Engagements with Government, Professional Societies and Patient Advocacy Groups
- Role
- Senior Director, United States Primary Care, Policy & Public Affairs at 辉瑞
- Location
- Cranford, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gary Surmay
With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in executive counsel, public policy analysis, and developing approval and access strategies, currently serving as Senior Director, United States Primary Care, Policy & Public Affairs at Pfizer. I lead initiatives across cardiology, neurology, and metabolic therapeutic areas, working closely with regulatory agencies, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups to influence healthcare policy and promote patient access to treatments. My role involves driving strategic public affairs campaigns, facilitating multi-stakeholder collaborations, and aligning priorities across diverse audiences to achieve impactful policy outcomes. As a trusted advisor and member of the Primary Care Leadership Team, I am committed to advancing healthcare innovation and ensuring patients benefit from groundbreaking therapies.
Experience
Senior Director, United States Primary Care, Policy & Public Affairs
Jan 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US
Lead strategic policy and public affairs initiatives across cardiology, neurology, and metabolic therapeutic areas to influence federal healthcare policy and safeguard patient access to innovative treatments. Coordinates high-level engagements with Congressional committees, CMS, FDA, and HHS, while facilitating multi-stakeholder briefings and educational campaigns. Serves as a key connector among regulatory bodies, healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy organizations to align priorities and drive impactful policy outcomes. Advisor to United States Primary Care President and member of the Primary Care Leadership Team.
Education
The Milano Graduate School, New School University
Master of Science (MS)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Skills
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Legislative Relations
- Policy
- Strategy
- Public Policy
- Public Affairs
- Leadership
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Government
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