Executive Director, State Government Affairs West

Our U.S. State Government Affairs & Policy team collaborates with state, local and national levels of government across the U.S. 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 Executive Director State Government Affairs leads a team of 6-7 state Government Affairs Directors for the western half of the U.S. covering approximately a 25-state region. The team represents the company in its interactions with Executive, Legislative and Regulatory bodies of state and local governments.

• Site-based (Upper Gwynedd; North Wales, PA). Offers remote flexibility with travel to multiple sites.

• 50% Travel (Across U.S. and routine to Washington, DC)

• BS/BA required 

• Minimum 10 years-experience in state government affairs and policy
• Experience developing legislative policy priorities aligned with business priorities
• Experience addressing policy issues affecting the bio-pharmaceutical industry
• Experience managing and leading teams, including employee development
• Demonstrated experience engaging executive level leaders
• Strong experience with internal and external stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of state legislative policy-making process
• Experience in analyzing state legislation
• Strong writing and presentation skills    

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