Director, Federal Government Affairs - House Ways and Means / Senate Finance Republicans

Boehringer Ingelheim•Washington D.C, WA

5d•$230,400 - $345,600•Onsite

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 Senate Finance Committee, along with other key Republican offices that influence health policy and footprint members. The Director shapes and executes advocacy strategies for 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 position also provides strategic guidance to internal stakeholders and helps prepare the company for legislative and regulatory proposals and their potential business impacts. Boehringer Ingelheim describes its global presence as offering opportunities for international collaboration and direct contributions to company success. The company says it supports employees through a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. The base salary range is $230,400 to $345,600. The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation assistance, and/or other compensation elements. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits.

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 successfully for the company’s positions externally.
Analytical skills to understand key components of legislation and their potential effects on Boehringer and the industry.
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.
Demonstrated competencies in business and technical competence, communication, customer focus, influence, initiative, integrity/ethics, negotiation, planning and organization, teamwork, and global/regional/local thinking.

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 these 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 work with other departments to prepare for pending legislative and regulatory proposals, mitigate risks, and seek potential legislative opportunities.
Develop strategies to support 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.
Deliver presentations as opportunities arise.