Director, Federal Government Affairs

Vantive • Washington, DC

53d • $200,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. The Director, Federal Government Affairs is a member of the U.S. Government Affairs team and reports to the Head of Government Affairs & Market Development, United States and Canada. This position will be responsible for initiating and executing comprehensive strategies around policy proposals in Washington that will support Vantive priorities to bring innovative therapies to patients and clinicians. The individual will be responsible for implementing an outreach strategy with Members of the United States Congress that align with Vantive’s patient focused principles. The Director will monitor and analyze policies, trends and activities in Washington, DC and will be responsible for communicating the business impact to key external and internal stakeholders and shaping legislation through engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree in Political Science, Economics, Health Economics, Law; MBA, Public Policy/Public Administration, and/or Health Administration/Public Health preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of experience/ service on Capitol Hill or relevant private sector professional experience
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in interpreting and distilling complex information
• Excellent organizational and project management skills—demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple work streams
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including trade associations and coalitions, and ability to proactively drive consensus.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships, internally and externally
• Must be organized and a self-starter
• Travel as required

Responsibilities

• Represent Vantive before the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch on company specific issues as well as issues of importance to the medical technology industry.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to ensure an aligned approach and pursuit of goals and priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Members of Congress and their staff that will distinguish the company as a leader in the medical technology space while proactively advancing company objectives.
• Navigate the legislative and political environment and create (and implement) comprehensive strategies to address regulatory, legislative and policy issues that may impact Vantive.
• Engage with external groups, including trade associations, to influence internal decisions and ensure alignment with Vantive’s goals and priorities.
• Provide updates and presentations to internal colleagues on developments in Washington, DC.
• Manage federal engagement by Vantive consultants.
• Additional duties as necessary to support the Corporate Affairs function.

Benefits

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.
• The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

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