Director, State Government Affairs North Region

Director, State Government Affairs

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Responsibilities

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with state policymakers and regulators, including Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Attorneys Generals and members of the state legislature in the selected region and with external stakeholders to advance AbbVie's state policy goals.

Set the lobbying and advocacy strategy to shape state legislative and regulatory activity, including direct engagement with policymakers, regulators, third-party groups, and coalitions. Assess the state political and public policy environment to determine where action is advisable, make recommendations on AbbVie's approach, and manage internal expectations regarding legislative and regulatory impacts.

Collaborate with the U.S. Strategic Alliances Director to provide state legislative and political expertise, supporting the development and execution of comprehensive policy advocacy strategies in partnership with state and local stakeholders to advance AbbVie's goals across state capitals.

Be a strategic business partner with cross-functional internal business stakeholders including Federal Government Affairs, U.S. Policy & Analytics, Commercial, Legal, Market Access, Corporate Affairs and Regional and District managers within position's assigned region - to leverage state advocacy strategies.

Represent AbbVie at state legislative and political events, including leading state trade association task forces and coalitions and drive trade association action on key issues of importance to AbbVie. Develop engagement plans for key national groups affecting state policy and political initiatives.

Hire and manage outside consultants within region, including setting objectives, defining missions and ensuring execution in support of state legislative strategies.

Develop and oversee the regional state government affairs budget to strategically allocate resources for state activities and initiatives, ensuring AbbVie's goals are met.

Ensure rigorous lobbying and political giving compliance of all legally required registrations for the corporation, staff and outside counsel within the position's region.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related fields such as health care administration, political science, public administration or policy. Advance degree preferred.

Strong executive presence necessary to engage effectively with high-profile stakeholders such as elected officials, executives and a variety of external constituencies; including ability to influence and navigate political landscape.

Eight to ten years' experience in lobbying, public administration, political party activity, legislative staff work, or related experience. Experience in health care industry or other highly regulated industry is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to master complex policy and legislative issues, think creatively, and develop innovative strategies and solutions. Possesses thorough knowledge of major state health programsincluding Medicaidand state finance and appropriations processes, as well as a deep understanding of private healthcare marketplace dynamics such as insurance, drug benefit plans, and key payer strategies.

Ability to act independently and demonstrate sound business judgment within the scope of broad guidelines. Demonstrated ability to create and implement comprehensive GA strategies that include lobbying, association engagement, third party advocacy, media, and other Government Affairs tools that result in successful engagement of external groups and individuals.

Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, the ability to speak and write persuasively and with clarity, strong organizational skills, flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements, resourcefulness and creativity, strong attention to detail, a proven track record of being able to work under deadlines and an ability to work collaboratively in a fluid organizational environment.

Expertise in developing PowerPoint presentations for internal audiences, with a proven ability to translate complex policy issues into clear and engaging content for internal stakeholders, while ensuring meticulous attention to detail and consistency in messaging.

Works well in a team environment and enjoys a collegial, yet highly demanding culture while effectively collaborating with business leaders and other internal stakeholders. Candidates must also have comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

Domestic travel (50 percent) required.

Additional Information

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only.