Director Policy/Government Relations

Our State Government Affairs & Policy team collaborates with state, local and national levels. We address legislative and regulatory issues that promote and protect the discovery of innovative medicine, vaccines and animal health products while improving and protecting patient access to care. The Director as a part of the U.S. Human Health Government Affairs & Policy team is responsible for representing the company in its interactions with Executive, Legislative and Regulatory bodies of state and local governments in the states of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.

Lead advocacy strategy to address key policy issues affecting our company and the pharmaceutical industry. Support strategies to ensure appropriate access to and reimbursement for company products within state-funded programs. Support company state licensure, economic development, tax, real estate, and employer related policy issues. Represent company on regional trade and business association task forces and committees, including regional PhRMA and BIO trade association task forces. Serve as point lead for assigned policy priorities for products, above-brand issues, and/or state policy organizations. Includes membership on internal cross-functional teams. Engage external legislative, policy, and advocacy organizations at state and national levels on aligned policy efforts. Manage company resources within the region. Ensure state advocacy on behalf of the company in the region is conducted in compliance with company policy and all state and federal laws. Location: South Central Region (currently includes TX, LA, & OK.) ideal candidate will live in one of these states. This position can be remote within the identified region with 40% travel. Required Minimum Experience: Bachelor's degree required in related field Minimum 10 years of experience in state government affairs and policy Demonstrated knowledge of state legislative policy-making process Knowledge of policy issues affecting the bio-pharmaceutical industry Experience in analyzing state legislation Demonstrated ability to influence state legislative policy through direct advocacy Strong writing and presentation skills Preferred Experience: Advanced degree related to public policy preferred Direct lobbying on bio-pharmaceutical health care issues in multiple states #EBRGs #VETjobs Required Skills: Adaptability, Animal Health Care, Communication Coordination, Compliance Support, EU Policy Making, Healthcare Policies, Multilateral Organizations, Noncommunicable Diseases, Patient Advocacy, Personal Initiative, Policy Development, Political Forums, Regulatory Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S.

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