Associate Director, Federal Government Affairs

Associate Director, Federal Government Affairs

The Associate Director (AD), Federal Government Affairs, will assist in the development, communication, and deployment of Otsuka's federal strategies, engagement activities, and policy priorities that promote access to therapies, preserve patient / provider choice, and generally protect Otsuka's business interests in policy areas impacting Mental Health, Nephrology, Immunology, and Rare Disease. This role reports directly to the Director, Federal Government Affairs and is located in the Washington, DC area. The Associate Director will leverage Otsuka's resources including Otsuka US Political Action Committee (OUSPAC), trade associations, and consultants to advance company policy positions. The AD will also work strategically to help advance, defeat or mitigate decisions or actions by the U.S. Congress and Administration that could negatively or positively affect our business or patients. Accountable for building and maintaining relationships with key members and staff of U.S. Congress as well as political appointees within an Administration, including communicating, advocating, and direct lobbying of Otsuka policy positions.

Key responsibilities include :

• Monitor and analyze proposed and emerging federal legislation / regulation to determine its impacts on Otsuka business and the industry; help determine the most effective strategies to advance business priorities in coordination with the Government Affairs & Public Policy Leadership Team
• Work in collaboration with the Director, Federal Government Affairs, to develop and implement federal strategies to achieve favorable results
• Responsible for the successful execution of Otsuka's federal legislative goals, corporate initiatives, and internal business goals, and ensure focus to achieve these priorities
• Interact with federal policy decision-makers and influencers, advocacy leaders, relevant committee chairs, members, support staff, and other relevant officials regarding issues impacting access to care within the health care delivery system, in accordance with Otsuka strategic objectives
• Help raise profile of Otsuka within various communities, including advocacy, political, and trade associations; seek out and serve in volunteer leadership roles to advance professional development and business objectives
• Conduct all activities in compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations and company policies

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Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status. The range shown represents a typical pay range for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum.

Company benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

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