Director, U.S. Human Health Government Affairs & Policy
Our State Government Affairs & Policy team collaborates with state, local and national levels. We address legislative and regulatory issues that promote and protect the discovery of innovative medicine, vaccines and animal health products while improving and protecting patient access to care.
The Director as a part of the U.S. Human Health Government Affairs & Policy team is responsible for representing the company in its interactions with Executive, Legislative and Regulatory bodies of state and local governments in the states of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
Responsibilities:
- Lead advocacy strategy to address key policy issues affecting our company and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Support strategies to ensure appropriate access to and reimbursement for company products within state-funded programs.
- Support company state licensure, economic development, tax, real estate, and employer related policy issues.
- Represent company on regional trade and business association task forces and committees, including regional PhRMA and BIO trade association task forces.
- Serve as point lead for assigned policy priorities for products, above-brand issues, and/or state policy organizations. Includes membership on internal cross-functional teams.
- Engage external legislative, policy, and advocacy organizations at state and national levels on aligned policy efforts.
- Manage company resources within the region.
- Ensure state advocacy on behalf of the company in the region is conducted in compliance with company policy and all state and federal laws.
Location:
South Central Region (currently includes TX, LA, & OK.) ideal candidate will live in one of these states. This position can be remote within the identified region with 40% travel.
Required Minimum Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required in related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in state government affairs and policy
- Demonstrated knowledge of state legislative policy-making process
- Knowledge of policy issues affecting the bio-pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in analyzing state legislation
- Demonstrated ability to influence state legislative policy through direct advocacy
- Strong writing and presentation skills
Preferred Experience:
- Advanced degree related to public policy preferred
- Direct lobbying on bio-pharmaceutical health care issues in multiple states
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Animal Health Care, Communication Coordination, Compliance Support, EU Policy Making, Healthcare Policies, Multilateral Organizations, Noncommunicable Diseases, Patient Advocacy, Personal Initiative, Policy Development, Political Forums, Regulatory Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking
Preferred Skills:
The salary range for this role is $190,800.00 $300,300.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at