Role Summary
The VP, Government Affairs & Public Policy will lead Myriad’s enterprise-wide policy, government affairs, and advocacy strategy, integrating federal, state, and regulatory engagement to advance patient access, reimbursement, and appropriate regulation of the company’s product portfolio.
This role operates at the intersection of policy, market access, regulatory strategy, and commercial growth, with direct accountability for helping shape the external environment to enable adoption and reimbursement of Myriad’s products in oncology, women’s health, and mental health.
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this leader will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, ensuring Myriad is positioned to anticipate, influence, and respond to an increasingly complex and dynamic policy landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Enterprise Policy Strategy
Define and lead a government affairs and public policy strategy across federal, state, and regulatory domains
Align policy priorities with enterprise growth objectives, including revenue expansion, reimbursement, and test adoption
Serve as the single point of accountability for policy-related business impact
- Federal, State & Regulatory Leadership
Lead coordinated engagement across:
Congress, CMS, FDA, HHS, VA
State legislatures and Medicaid programs
Shape policy related to:
HHS oversight of diagnostics (including LDTs and CDx)
Medicare Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS)
Coverage, coding, and reimbursement frameworks
Prior authorization and utilization management
Telehealth and digital diagnostics
AI and algorithm governance in healthcare
- Reimbursement & Market Access Integration
Partner with Market Access and Commercial leadership to:
Influence coverage and payment policy
Remove barriers to adoption across public and private payers
Ensure policy strategy is directly linked to growth and access expansion
- Strategic Advocacy & External Engagement
Build and lead relationships with:
Policymakers and regulators
Trade associations and coalitions
Patient advocacy organizations
Position Myriad as a thought leader in precision medicine and advanced diagnostics policy
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Legal, and R&D teams
Translate policy developments into clear business implications and actions
Inform product strategy, evidence generation, and go-to-market decisions
- PAC, Governance & Compliance
Oversee company PAC strategy and governance
Manage external lobbying firms, consultants, and coalition participation
Ensure compliance with all lobbying and political activity requirements
- Scenario Planning & Risk Management
Lead forward-looking policy scenario planning (e.g., CMS and FDA shifts, pricing reform, AI regulation)
Identify risks and opportunities impacting:
Revenue
Market access
Innovation pipeline
Qualifications
Experience
- 15+ years of leadership experience in government affairs, public policy, or health policy
- Experience in both federal and state environments
- Strong preference for experience in diagnostics, precision medicine, or healthcare services
Core Capabilities
Enterprise Policy Leadership
- Proven ability to develop and connect policy strategy to business outcomes (revenue, access, adoption)
Diagnostics & Regulatory Expertise
- Working knowledge of:
- HHS regulation of diagnostics (including LDTs and CDx)
- CMS reimbursement systems (CLFS, coding, coverage)
- Evolving digital health and AI policy landscape
Executive Influence
- Trusted advisor to senior leadership with strong executive presence
- Established relationships with CMS, FDA, Congressional leaders, and key state stakeholders
Cross-Functional Integration
- Experience partnering across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Legal
Strategic & Analytical Thinking
- Ability to translate policy developments into clear financial and operational impact
Success Profile (What “Great” Looks Like in 24–36 Months)
- Expanded Medicare and/or Medicaid coverage for key products
- Clear policy roadmap tied to revenue growth and adoption
- Strengthened positioning with CMS and key policymakers
- Integrated, enterprise-wide policy function aligned with Commercial and Market Access
- Measurable reduction in policy-related barriers to growth
Physical Requirements
Lifting Requirements –light work or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical
Requirements –stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending,
communicating, observing, pushing, or pulling, and reaching. Use of equipment and tools
necessary to perform essential job functions.
EEO
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our
global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer
and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other
employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any
protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or
disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable
law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious
practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs
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