Senior Manager State Government Affairs

Senior Manager, State Government Advocacy

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The Senior Manager is responsible for protecting and enhancing Cencora's interests with state governments; contributing to the development and execution of political, legislative and regulatory programs and strategies in the states to ensure favorable public policy outcomes. Successful candidate will have a history of proven multi-state advocacy skills in government relations or as a state government staff member (a history of multi-state corporate advocacy work strongly preferred); possess the ability to work effectively independently and in teams; demonstrate effective oral and written communications skills; demonstrate sound judgement and analysis of complex policy issues and prepare recommended strategies to address; manage the work of contract lobbyists and consultants; build positive and productive relationships with a variety of allied trade associations and coalition groups; and the acumen to contribute to the success, effectiveness, and future growth of Cencora's State Government Advocacy function. This position is remote (hybrid for candidates within the Washington DC metro area or Conshohocken) and can require travel up to 50% of the time during busy parts of the year.

Will be responsible for identifying, monitoring, directly engaging, and managing trade association and contract lobbyist engagement on legislation / regulation in assigned priority states across the U.S. Monitors, analyzes and prioritizes emerging state regulatory and legislative issues affecting Cencora and its business units; consults with middle and senior level management across the organization to determine legislative / regulatory impact on business practices and reputation, operational costs and efficiencies, and profitability. Works in partnership with U.S. Public Policy and Advocacy team to develop recommendations and implement policy positions and state model legislation as directed and in consultation with the Policy & Advocacy leadership and to other executives; supports, presents at and actively participates in Cencora's Global Policy Committee to ensure corporate alignment and prioritization on issues; including, but not limited to, taxation, drug pricing and affordability, licensing and reporting, medication buffer stocks and bulk purchasing, workforce and labor, warehousing and disposal, practice of pharmacy, drug shortages, controlled substances, etc. Builds relationships and serves as one of Cencora's key points of contact with state and local legislative and regulatory officials, including Boards of Pharmacy, Departments of Health and other executive branch agencies that regulate Cencora and our customers. Works to elevate political and economic profile of Cencora with key local and state public officials; plans, leads and conducts distribution center tours, meetings with Cencora executives and other events that provide education, build relationships and goodwill. Executes innovative state advocacy strategies to favorably influence legislation and regulations; educates public officials and staff, set up and hold meetings with Cencora experts and participates in industry lobbying activities; contributes to development of effective grassroots advocacy programs that leverage Cencora's facilities, team members, customers and suppliers across the country; engages in activities of senior management at the business unit level, Cencora communications, and other corporate functions to achieve policy objectives. Supports and actively participates in meetings with key customers, trade association.