Director, Federal Government Relations

Biotechnology Innovation Organization • Washington, DC

7d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Federal Government Relations oversees the strategy and execution of efforts to protect and promote the biotechnology ecosystem with Senate Republicans through lobbying and political engagement. The role works across BIO policy, communications, public acceptance, legal, and state government relations teams to deliver a cohesive federal advocacy strategy for BIO members. It also manages BIO’s strategy for accomplishing its objectives before Congress, works with coalition partners, supports member companies’ legislative priorities, and helps manage BIO’s political footprint in partnership with the EVP of FGR.

Requirements

• At least 7–10 years of total experience working on Capitol Hill and/or in government relations or policy-related areas.

Nice To Haves

• A law degree or other graduate degree.
• Knowledge of the health care delivery system and pharmaceutical pricing.

Responsibilities

• Engage proactively with a cross-functional BIO team—including policy, communications, public acceptance, legal, and state government relations professionals—to execute a cohesive, multidimensional federal advocacy strategy for BIO members.
• Manage BIO’s strategy for accomplishing its objectives before Congress.
• Engage with coalition partners, develop strategies that advance BIO’s policy priorities, represent BIO within coalitions, and advocate within the U.S. government alongside coalition partners.
• Work closely with BIO member companies to understand their legislative priorities, including managing or lending support to the FGR Committees.
• Effectively manage BIO’s political footprint in conjunction with BIO’s policy areas, in partnership with the EVP of FGR.

What This Job Offers

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