State Government Affairs Director- Texas preferred

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit  neurocrine.com , and follow the company on  LinkedIn ,  X , Facebook and YouTube . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie ) About the Role: Leads public-facing advocacy efforts of the Company on state legislative and related issues. Develops and executes regional state government affairs strategy in alignment with the Company’s Government Affairs strategy, business priorities and long-term objectives. Serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and key internal stakeholders, translating legislative and regulatory developments into business implications and recommended actions. Influences the development and drives the implementation of relevant corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government, industry and other external stakeholders aligning with business objectives. This is a state lobbying position with the following states in the region: Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Delaware. This list is subject to change at any time. Candidates with significant relevant lobbying experience in Texas preferred. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Develops and leads regional strategies, initiatives, operations, and activities related to state government affairs Leads cross-functional collaboration with relevant business functions to assess legislative and regulatory developments and ensure timely communication of issues that may affect the Company. Ensures internal departments are appropriately informed on issues that could impact the Company’s business Directs and manages external lobbyists and consultants in support of Company priorities, including establishing objectives, aligning activities, and evaluating effectiveness. Represents Neurocrine in multiple external facing roles, including among elected government officials, third party organizations, trade associations, regulatory authorities, and other situations as needed Builds and maintains strategic relationships with key state agencies, elected officials, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders to advance Company priorities. Leads or coordinates responses to significant state regulatory inquiries and develops comment letters outlining Neurocrine’s response to key issues Ensures the Company’s lobbying and campaign contributions are compliant with all appropriate state agencies, laws, rules and regulations Develops strategic, coordinated initiatives that strengthen the Company’s reputation for integrity and responsibility among key external stakeholders Analyzes complex state legislative and regulatory developments and provides concise assessments of business impact, risk and recommended actions to internal stakeholders and senior leadership In conjunction with Government Affairs strategy, provides thought leadership and strategic recommendations on assigned policy matters and develops policy briefings, testimony and other materials