Director of State Government Affairs & Policy

Organon • Plymouth Meeting, PA

2d • $168,000 - $285,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of State Government Affairs will provide direction, coordination and execution of State Policy and Government Affairs initiatives, and advocacy efforts, related to Organon’s U.S. objectives. Direct responsibility for policy and advocacy in states in the Northeast and other key areas. Providing analysis and engagement with the U.S. commercial organization, the Global Government Affairs and Policy team, the broader Global External Affairs organization. Responsibilities also include the advancement of Organon’s relationships with key external stakeholders (both governmental and non-governmental) that influence public policy, provide counsel about possible courses of action, and identify key external engagement opportunities on policy. Provide direction and perspective for Organon’s political programs (PAC and grassroots) and collaborate with Federal Policy, Global Policy, Market Access, Commercial Accounts, and Communications in furtherance of Organon’s initiatives. Given the area of responsibility, Preferred location of Northeast / Mid-Atlantic.

Requirements

• BS/BA required. Master’s or graduate degree preferred.
• At least four years’ experience in State Government Affairs and/or State Policy role in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• At least ten years of experience in managing U.S. state government affairs issues and activities related to health care policy in multiple states with a minimum of five years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or health policy.
• Demonstrated experience to develop and execute public policy and state legislative strategy.
• Experience in analyzing state legislation and regulations.
• Proven ability to build relationships with high-level executives in healthcare and/or in state government.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.
• Strong understanding of state coverage and reimbursement systems.

Responsibilities

• As part of the U.S. Policy and Government Affairs Team, implement public policy positions and advocacy strategy consistent with the company’s business and public policy objectives.
• Responsible for managing state government advocacy activities covering states in the northeastern and central regions of the U.S. Individual responsibility to represent Organon in key states and additional regional states to be determined. Exact coverage may evolve based on needs and interests/experience.
• Manage interaction with state public officials, including legislative and executive branch officials and staff, as well as relevant external stakeholders.
• Partner with the Organon U.S. Federal Relations, Global Communications, Legal, Commercial, Market Access and other internal stakeholders on issues requiring coordinated input.
• Manage external consultants, policy development projects, and budget.
• Ensure the company’s lobbying and campaign contributions are compliant with all state agencies, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Represent Organon in external-facing roles, including trade associations, third-party organizations, and other situations, as needed.
• Support objectives through ongoing workstreams with the US commercial organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees