Michelle Nyman

About Michelle Nyman

I began my career in government relations more than three decades ago. I\'ve spent the past 20 years at the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) in Washington, D.C. In my current role as Deputy Vice President of Alliances & Public Affairs, I develop and lead PhRMA’s national alliance advocacy engagement efforts. My focus is on building and expanding core constituency partnerships that support key legislative and regulatory priority health care issues. From leading advocacy engagement around the opportunities and challenges with the Affordable Care Act, to championing proposed regulations impacting Medicare Part D components set forth by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, I am passionate about advocacy and work hard to build meaningful relationships that facilitate policy collaborations. Through partnerships with third-party groups, I’m able to advance conversations on industry-wide issues. My results-oriented management style drives me to find creative solutions to accomplish my unique goals. I often say, “Since everyone is different and unique, there is no one right way to get to the goal line as long as you get there.”I’m honored to have been recognized for my work and pleased to be the recipient of the 2014 PhRMA Board of Directors Exceptional Service Award and the 2013 PhRMA President’s Award. In my spare time, I enjoy running, gardening, home improvement projects, and spending time with my family. Favorite book: Illusions by Richard BachFavorite quote: “When the power of love overcomes the love for power, then the world will know peace.” – Jimi HendrixCore Capabilities: • Strategic alliance development• Public policy advocacy engagement• Government relations advocacy• Personnel management & development• Healthcare public policy• Budget management & oversight

Experience

1. Deputy Vice President, Alliances & Public Affairs

   PhRMA

   Jul 2012 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Manage a team of five professionals engaged in outreach to patient advocacy organizations, provider associations, and community organizations. • Led the strategy and engagement of third party activity on the 2014 CMS proposed regulations impacting Medicare Part D, resulting in the agency rescinding the proposal due to the broad array of organizations opposed and the strong voices to bring attention to this proposal.• Led advocacy engagement around the opportunities and challenges with the ACA marketplace. Work with stakeholder organizations to highlight patient access and transparency issues resulting in HHS addressing many of these issues in their recent Notice of Benefits and Payment Parameters and Letter to Issuers.• Manage team of five staff members and a dozen consultants on industry stakeholder outreach and engagement ensuring that everyone has key metrics for achievement and are held accountable on a regular and ongoing basis to guarantee successful team outcomes

Education

• Tufts University Center for the Study of Drug Development

  Clinical Pharmacology Drug Development & Regulation

• Northwood University

  AA, Business Management

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  National Leadership Institute; Forging Management Excellence

  2010

Skills

• Public Policy
• Project Planning
• Legislation
• Public Relations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Budgets
• Lobbying
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Government Affairs
• Policy Analysis
• Budgeting
• Economic Development
• Governmental Affairs
• Government Relations
• Public Speaking
• Public Affairs
• Leadership
• Coalitions
• Strategy
• Coalition Building
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Policy
• Management
• Pharmaceutical Industry