Saiza-Jem F. Elayda
Health Policy Strategist Bridging Science, Policy, and Innovation. Advocate for Patient Access.
- Role
- Director, Data & Advanced Digital Tech Policy at Merck
- Location
- Annapolis, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saiza-Jem F. Elayda
Over 15 years of progressive experience in state government affairs, health care policy, and regulatory policy. I bring a unique perspective to an organization from my work with health care providers, scientific researchers, patient advocates, health insurers, and the pharmaceutical industry.• Developed and managed relationships with key leadership in state legislatures and agencies and with governors’ offices.• Developed and executed strategic advocacy plans for various states by working with local contract counsel and internal and external public affairs teams.• Built and engaged diverse coalitions of interested parties that advocate at the national, state, and local levels. • Established track record of quickly learning new industries and issues.• Possess ability to quickly analyze complex issues to explain the positive or negative business impact of legislation or proposed regulation.
Experience
Director, Data & Advanced Digital Tech Policy
Dec 2024 — Present
Provide insights to and develop positions on regulatory activity and trends in real-world data/evidence policy and digital technology topics. • Analyze regulatory environment and develop regulatory policy strategy.• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to influence the data and advanced digital technology policy environment. • Additionally, serve as Chief of Staff for Science and Regulatory Policy lead.
Education
HSPVA
Diploma, Music
American University
Grad. Cert., Arts Management
Loyola University New Orleans
BM, University Honors, Instrumental Performance (Viola)
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD
Skills
- Strategy
- Coalitions
- Program Development
- Public Policy
- Grassroots
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Volunteer Management
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Health Policy
- Legal Writing
- Healthcare
- Public Relations
- Policy
- Strategic Planning
- Budgets
- Strategic Communications
- Community Outreach
- Legislative Relations
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Analysis
- Legal Research
- Legislation
- Policy Analysis
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Politics
- Program Management
- Non-Profits
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