Director - Federal Government Advocacy

Director Of Federal Government Advocacy

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The Director of Federal Government Advocacy will be responsible for executing the strategic development and implementation of federal government affairs activities to support business objectives of the company. The role will represent Cencora at industry and political events, industry briefings and association and coalition meetings. The position will be responsible for developing proactive plans, objectives, policies, and strategies that affect the company's business operations, its standing with key government officials and influencers at the federal level, and its position as a public policy leader in the distribution industry.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Government Relations: Develop and execute a government affairs strategy that aligns with Cencora's business objectives, fostering relationships with key policymakers, Administration officials, Members of Congress/Senate, and government officials.
• Policy Monitoring and Advocacy: Analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting the healthcare industry, preparing advocacy materials and position papers to articulate Cencora's stance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal teams to align advocacy efforts and engage external stakeholders, including industry associations and patient advocacy groups, to support Cencora's initiatives.
• Grassroots Campaigns: Lead grassroots advocacy efforts and build coalitions with other organizations to promote shared policy goals that benefit Cencora.
• Representation: Serve as Cencora's representative in meetings with government officials and at industry events, effectively communicating the company's interests.
• Communication Strategy: Develop and implement communication strategies to convey Cencora's policy positions to diverse audiences, including media and industry stakeholders.
• Legislative Monitoring: Track and report on legislative developments, providing timely updates to leadership and recommending actionable strategies.
• Collaboration: Fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all government affairs activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, promoting ethical standards in advocacy efforts.
• Builds relationships and serves as Cencora's key point of contact with Federal legislators and regulatory officials, the Administration and other executive branch agencies.
• Participates in political fundraisers, introducing Cencora to Members of Congress and staff to help broaden exposure to Cencora.
• Partners with the political operations team to support development and growth of Cencora's Political Action Committee; implements programs to generate new PAC members, including solicitation materials, presentations, promotional events and publication of the PAC newsletter.
• Ability to travel over 30% of the time

Experience and Educational Requirements:

Bachelors Degree required, Masters and/or Law Degree a plus. Requires ten years (10) of government affairs and/or Administration experience with thorough understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes. Experience as a government affairs professional, an attorney with a government affairs portfolio, a congressional staffer, or as a public servant in a relevant government department or agency is required. Knowledge of healthcare and pharmaceutical/pharmacy issues, Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement and FDA regulatory policies are important and preferred.

Minimum Skill, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Ability to manage external consultants
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• Leadership potential

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The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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