PhRMA appoints new EVP of public affairs

Martin, former senior vice president of public affairs at Ketchum, will be responsible for leading and managing PhRMA's communications and alliance development functions. 

Before joining Ketchum, Martin held leading public affairs positions at Golin Harris and National Media, Inc. Her health policy communications experience was developed earlier in her career as senior vice president, public affairs for the Federation of American Hospitals, and vice president of communications at the American Red Cross.

"We are thrilled to have Josie join our team at PhRMA. She brings extensive and successful experience in DC public affairs – with a particular strength in health policy communications," Castellani said. 

Commenting on her appointment, Martin said: "There are few, if any, American industries that positively impact people's lives in so many ways -- from improving health and productivity to providing good jobs, to strengthening local and national economies – as the biopharmaceutical sector."