William A. Franco

About William A. Franco

Experienced professional with strong record of achievement in issue identification…

Experience

1. Vice President, Government Affairs Advisor

   The Conafay Group

   Jun 2014 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   The Conafay GroupThe Conafay Group was created by Stephen Conafay, former Principal at Fabiani & Company, and his team from the Bio-Life Sciences Practice. The Conafay Group’s team includes former federal staff, engineers, scientists, policy experts, and industry executives with scientific and policy expertise in issues relevant to the life sciences and biotechnology industry. We have an intimate understanding of the non-dilutive funding landscape, healthcare and innovation policy, federal government needs and priorities, and commercial/institutional partnering opportunities. Our strength lies in putting this knowledge, and our familiarity with the science behind our clients’ technology, to work for our clients. Through our team‐based approach, we are able to deliver fully integrated government relations strategies that enable our clients to achieve greater success.

Education

• California State University, Long Beach

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

  1977 — 1980

Skills

• Program Management
• Managed Care
• Public Policy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Diabetes
• Endocrinology
• Management
• Lobbying
• Government
• Product Launch
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Biotechnology
• Public Relations
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Pharmacy Benefit Management
• Public Affairs
• Strategic Communications
• Policy
• Politics
• Healthcare
• Neurology
• Legislation
• International Relations
• Regulatory Affairs
• Governmental Affairs