Director, Federal Government Affairs - House Ways and Means / Senate Finance Republicans
About The Position
Based in Washington, DC, the Director, Federal Government Affairs represents Boehringer Ingelheim before federal officials and serves as an integral member of the Federal Government Affairs team. The role leads engagement with Republican lawmakers and staff on the House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, as well as other key Republican offices influencing health policy and footprint members. The Director shapes and executes advocacy strategies on high-priority issues within the jurisdiction of Ways & Means and Finance, including Medicare policy, reimbursement, provider and payment issues, tax-related healthcare policy, trade-related implications, and broader market access frameworks. The role also works across internal departments and with external stakeholders to advance company priorities and prepare for legislative and regulatory developments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 10 years of experience, including government and private-sector lobbying and advocacy.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and related public policy issues.
- Experience working with influential groups in Washington, D.C., including trade associations and the advocacy community.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and changing legislation, regulations, and their impact on Boehringer.
- Influencing and persuasion skills to advocate the company’s positions externally.
- Analytical skills to understand key components of legislation and its potential effect on Boehringer and the industry.
- Business and technical competence, communication, customer focus, influence, initiative, integrity and ethics, negotiation, planning and organization, teamwork, and global/regional/local thinking.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical, if required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the company’s interactions with constituencies in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
- Establish and grow relationships with key Representatives and Senators, including those in home states, congressional leadership, certain caucuses, and priority committees of jurisdiction.
- Guide Public Policy and other internal stakeholders in drafting materials to support engagement activities.
- Identify and facilitate opportunities for the company to interact directly with the Executive Branch on priority business issues, as appropriate.
- Provide expertise and guidance to the Federal Government Affairs team and collaborate with other departments to prepare for pending legislative and regulatory proposals, mitigate risks, and pursue potential legislative opportunities.
- Develop strategies supporting Boehringer objectives related to brands and therapeutic areas.
- Encourage industry trade groups and other third-party stakeholders to adopt Boehringer policy positions, leveraging their influence to advance company priorities.
- Provide strategic political guidance to OPUs and other departments to prepare for legislative and regulatory proposals and evaluate their impact on the business.
- Work with the Executive Director to prepare executive-level memos, briefing materials, and presentations, and present when opportunities arise.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement savings opportunities
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Other company-sponsored benefits
- Potential role-specific discretionary bonus
- Potential relocation assistance
- Other compensation elements may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
