
Josephine Martin Josie Martin is a former Executive Vice President of Public Affairs at PhRMA.
Recent Posts
Fighting blood cancers together at the 2016 Leukemia Ball

Tomorrow, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will hold one of Washington, D.C.’s largest charitable events: the 2016 Leukemia Ball. Since it began in 1988, the annual event has raised nearly $50...
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Tune in now to the PhRMA 2016 Annual Meeting

Today at 4:00 p.m. will mark the start of the PhRMA 2016 Annual Meeting here in Washington, D.C. Click below to watch events so far. Over the next two days, we’ll hear from speakers from across the...
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Direct-to-consumer advertising makes doctors and patients stronger partners

The New York Times’ editorial board is right when it notes that direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical advertising helps “educate and inform patients about drugs their doctors might not mention,...
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2015 Guiding Principle: Building on Our 2014 Focus on Patients

Throughout 2014, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that the biopharmaceutical sector has on patients and the health care system every day. The innovative spirit, passion for helping patients,...
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Responsible Clinical Trial Data Sharing Is Enhancing Science and Improving Patient Health

The discovery and development of new medicines for patients is a comprehensive, data-driven process that requires years of research. At the heart of this endeavor is the clinical trial, the rigorous...
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What 60 Minutes Missed on the Value and Cost of Cancer Medicines

The biopharmaceutical industry is proud of its track record of developing innovative medicines that have extended and improved the lives of patients suffering from cancer.
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