Director, Federal Government Affairs

MiniMed • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Federal Government Affairs will be a key member of MiniMed’s U.S. Government Affairs team, leading federal advocacy efforts and reporting to the Head of Office. This role offers a unique opportunity to help build and shape a best-in-class government affairs function at a growing company. The Director will drive federal strategy, policy prioritization, and relationship-building across Congress, the Administration, and key external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of government affairs experience, or 8+ years with an advanced degree.
• 7+ years of experience managing people, programs, or projects.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Proven success developing and executing federal advocacy strategies aligned with business goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex policy issues clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex political, regulatory, and business environments.
• Track record of influencing policy outcomes, including through coalition building.
• Experience in Congress, the executive branch, or political campaigns.
• Strong relationship-building skills with policymakers and key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in medical technology, life sciences, or healthcare.
• Experience handling high-stakes policy or reputational challenges.
• Familiarity with PACs and grassroots advocacy programs.
• Adaptability and ability to quickly learn new subject areas.
• Strong leadership, integrity, accountability, and composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of MiniMed’s federal government affairs strategy.
• Partner with internal teams to align advocacy efforts with business objectives and drive strategic outcomes.
• Represent MiniMed before federal policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, and patient/provider organizations.
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments; provide timely insights and strategic recommendations.
• Identify and mitigate policy, political, and reputational risks.
• Collaborate across the Government Affairs function to support enterprise-wide U.S. strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal lobbying and ethics regulations.
• Manage external consultants and contract lobbyists.
• Travel as needed.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• life insurance
• long-term disability leave
• dependent daycare spending account
• incentive plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• short-term disability coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
• Capital Accumulation Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director