WASHINGTON — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) today announced that Sean Williams is joining the organization as Senior Vice President of State Affairs. He will officially begin his role in January 2026.
“I’m pleased to welcome Sean Williams to the PCMA team,” said Chief Government Affairs Officer and Interim CEO Lucia Lebens. “At PCMA, we advocate for the PBMs that work tirelessly on behalf of patients and employers to secure savings, enable better health outcomes, and support access to quality prescription drug coverage. With a proven record of uniting stakeholders and delivering results in high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional negotiations, Sean will play an essential role in advancing our efforts.”
Williams brings over twenty years of experience in government affairs and public policy at both the state and national levels. Recently, he served as Vice President of State and Local Government Affairs at Airlines for America (A4A), where he directed lobbying efforts and handled complex legislative and regulatory negotiations nationwide. He also acted as the airline industry’s primary negotiator on key policy initiatives, including the 2024 reform of the California Private Attorneys General Act, resolving longstanding aircraft valuation issues, and various tax modernization efforts.
Williams, a former Connecticut state legislator, represented the 68th House District from 2003 to 2015. He held multiple leadership roles and was recognized as a bipartisan coalition-builder known for forging effective cross-party partnerships.
“Everyone deserves access to affordable prescription drugs, and PBMs use their expertise and resources to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies to lower costs on essential medications. I’m committed to putting my experience to work to advance policies that lower drug costs and strengthen health outcomes,” said Williams. “This is a pivotal moment in healthcare, and I’m excited to lead PCMA’s efforts in the states and to advocate for policies that ensure the patients and employers served by our member companies keep life-saving medications within reach.”
