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Sr Director, Government AffairsGilead • Washington, DC, US
Sr Director, Government Affairs

Sr Director, Government Affairs

Gilead • Washington, DC, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director, State Government Affairs, Mid-Atlantic Region

New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina or Washington D.C.

Knowledge :

  • Must have deep expertise in government affairs and excellent business judgment and analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills are a must.
  • Must have demonstrated project-team orientation.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in an organization and partner with outside groups such as advocates and associations.
  • Preferred locations are New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina or Washington D.C.

Specific Job Responsibilities :

  • Manages, and coordinates strategies, initiatives, operations and activities related to federal and state legislation, programs and executive branch affairs.
  • Responsible for overseeing all advocacies, legislative and budget activity in the state legislative and executive branches.
  • Emphasis on management of contract lobbyists in the states of : New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina or Washington D.C.
  • Must be located in the geographic region.
  • Directs a strong network of state contract lobbyists who will further the corporation's objectives.
  • Implements strategies to ensure that Gilead's participation in various trade associations is maximized.
  • Superior time management and organizational skills with the ability to negotiate conflicting priorities.
  • Frequent travel (up to 50%) within supporting region and other key State Capitals as needed.
  • Conducts cross-functional collaboration with Managed Markets and brand team counterparts in the region on Medicaid issues. Schedules an abundance of calls and meetings that will require travel.
  • Promotes a positive presence for Gilead Sciences among federal and state legislators and Executive Branch personnel for the purpose of facilitating and enhancing Gilead's goals of reducing adverse government actions and promoting government policies that enhance Gilead's mission.
  • Develops a comprehensive understanding and assessment of state political, legislative and budget processes and analyzes environments with regard to HIV and viral hepatitis treatment and prevention, overall health reform priorities and Gilead's expanding therapeutic areas.
  • Monitors the federal and state legislative / regulatory environment with the objective of providing Gilead's management with sophisticated information and counsel on dealing with developments so that the corporation's interests are achieved.
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the government affairs department as well as other Gilead departments to ensure that each department is aware of issues affecting Gilead's business, departmental activities are consistent with government affairs initiatives, government affairs initiatives are consistent with Gilead policy objectives, and help Gilead identify opportunities to work with the government to advance its mission.
  • Business acumen and professionalism required to gain the respect of broad cross-section of industry, community, medical and policy stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external cross-functional teams.
  • Strong management experience and clear competencies with the Office suite of programs and applications such as PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
  • Education and Experience :

  • BS or BA degree required.
  • Successful candidates generally have 10-12 years of experience in government, government affairs, public affairs or policy. Strong preference for experience in state government- legislature, Governor's office, agency or similar.
  • Master's degree or experience in biotechnology / pharmaceutical industry is preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of Medicaid, The Ryan White CARE Act, and the Affordable Care Act is preferred.
  • The salary range for this position is : $237,575.00 - $307,450.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

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