James N. Class

James N. Class, Ph.D, is a high-energy, inclusive, and collaborative problem solver focused on policy issues and government institutions. They have held multiple roles in organizations such as Merck and PhRMA, where they tackled complex challenges in global policy and state government affairs. Currently, Class serves as the Executive Director for US Pricing Policy and Analytics, concentrating on the Inflation Reduction Act and value-based pricing. They are pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in History at Georgetown University, having previously earned a Bachelor's Degree in History and Russian Studies from Grand Valley State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.