Director, Government Affairs

Neurocrine Biosciences • Riverside, CA

290d • $188,700 - $273,200

About The Position

Helps lead public-facing advocacy efforts of the Company on state or federal legislative and related issues. Develops strategy for state or federal government focus that supports the Company's vision and strategic plan for Government Affairs. Maintains close collaboration with key internal stakeholders to ensure government affairs activities fully support the Company's annual objectives. Contributes to the development and drives the implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups aligning with business objectives. This is a state lobbying position for the West Region including but not limited to the states of CA, OR, WA TX and CO.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business, Political Science, or related Field and 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical government affairs.
• Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively.
• Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact.
• Ability to multitask, plan, organize and execute assignments independently while executing initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development skills.
• Ability to influence others with or without authority at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, innovative, with good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cross functional team and matrix environment.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills with a managerial presence.
• Demonstrated ability to create federal or state government affairs strategies to address corporate and brand objectives.
• Identify federal issues/state issues/regulatory issues/challenges and work with commercial and sales leadership to address corporate objectives.
• Development and implement cross functional strategies with key functions including, managed markets, field reimbursement, sales leadership and other commercial/medical teams as appropriate to ensure alignment of corporate objectives.
• Strong preference for direct expertise in state or federal government -- Legislature, Governor's office, Capitol Hill, consulting firm, trade organization or similar.
• Demonstrated leadership roles in State or Federal Government Affairs specific to the pharmaceutical industry, including but not limited to, current or previous leadership roles in PhRMA, BIO or local/regional biotech trade associations.
• Ability to research, track and analyze legislation and regulations and explain business impact in a consistent/concise manner to supervisor, field peers, and internal core functional units.
• Deep knowledge of Medicaid and other federal and state-financed health care benefit programs and payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and coordinates strategies, initiatives, operations, and activities related to federal or state government affairs.
• Works cross-functionally with other members of the organization.
• Ensures internal departments are appropriately informed on issues that could impact the Company's business.
• Directs, supervises and manages outside lobbyists in support of Company priorities.
• May represent Neurocrine in multiple external facing roles, including among elected government officials, third party organizations, trade associations, regulatory authorities, and other situations as needed.
• Works with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Office of Management and Budget to further enhance and develop relationships with key officials at these and other relevant organizations.
• Coordinates responses to federal or state regulatory inquiries and will be actively involved in drafting comment letters outlining Neurocrine's response to key issues.
• Ensures the Company's lobbying and campaign contributions are compliant with all appropriate federal and state agencies, laws, rules and regulations.
• Creates strategic, coordinated initiatives to expand corporate identity of integrity and responsibility among key external stakeholders.
• Prepares federal or state legislative analysis, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• In conjunction with Government Affairs strategy, prepares assigned policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions, and provides thought leadership and recommendations.
• Researches and recommends company participation in government forums and industry group meetings.
• Works with policymakers, leaders of government and industry councils and lobbyists to influence public policy, monitor government initiatives and advocate for specific plans to advance the company's objectives.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (with company match)
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary
• Eligibility to participate in equity based long term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree