Thomas Lilburn

About Thomas Lilburn

A highly motivated and experienced leader who demonstrates exceptional good judgment and the ability to build high level relationships while achieving results in the public affairs environment. • Communicate highly complex scientific, policy and business needs in a clear, concise and understandable manner that moves business objectives over the goal line. • Team leader that uses the best of what members have to offer, cooperatively building policy positions that we can we can then move forward. • Strong knowledge built on real experience in health policy and business practices across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and reimbursement markets. • Built and managed both federal and state advocacy programs while working within a global business environment with daunting regulatory issues. • Federal and state public policy, direct advocacy, political action committee and trade association representation. I understand the challenges of influencing key decision makers and stakeholders in government relations and industry, collaborating with them to advance common goals, but these are challenges I enjoy. It is my role as a lobbyist to work with key government leaders and others to create and implement policy initiatives and legislation that encourage a thriving business environment. I am gratified to use my advocacy efforts and relationship-building skills toward such a worthy effort. Networking and collaboration and building coalitions are a key part of my success. I always value connecting with others to share knowledge or to explore mutually beneficial opportunities.

Experience

1. Senior Director Government Relations

   Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA)

   Apr 2015 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   I\'ve begun directing the Federal Government Relations efforts at PPTA with a great team that I\'ve known for several years. This association represents the fine manufacturers of plasma derived proteins that keep many patient groups healthy and vital. My efforts are focused on increasing awareness in Congress of the pressures on this industry both from a quality, safety and access viewpoint as well as helping to insure continued reimbursement for these lifesaving therapies.

Education

• University of New Haven

  MBA

• Hartwick College

  Bachelor's Degree, Biology/pre-med