John O'Brien

President and CEO at National Pharmaceutical Council

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

President and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council. Tackling today’s greatest #healthpolicy challenges with data-driven evidence. Pharmacist and former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services senior advisor. Health policy executive experienced in leading research, creating strategic partnerships, and supporting business leaders to advance commercial goals. Dynamic advocate with strong relationships in the national health policy community. Experienced spokesperson fluent in the languages of patient, provider, industry, government, and academic stakeholders.

Experience

  • President and CEO at National Pharmaceutical Council
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Board Member, Circles at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
    Jan 2020 - Oct 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Advisor to the Secretary
      Dec 2018 - Aug 2019 · 9 mos

    • Advisor to the Secretary
      Mar 2018 - Dec 2018 · 10 mos

    • Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Policy (ASPE)
      Mar 2017 - Feb 2018 · 1 yr

  • Vice President, Public Policy at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
    Apr 2013 - Mar 2017 · 4 yrs

  • Senior Advisor, CMMI; Policy Coordinator, OSORA; Director, Division of Strategic Partnerships, OC at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
    2010 - 2013 · 3 yrs