Director, State Government Affairs (Remote)

Illumina • San Diego, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Position Summary: Drives development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with state government and industry groups aligning with business objectives. Organization's contact for state and local legislative and public policy matters across the US. Serves as organization liaison to and fosters relationships with key members of state and local government and industry groups to promote company interests across the US. Prepares policy briefings, testimony for pending state legislative actions and provides thought leadership and recommendations to advance priorities. Ensures appropriate company participation in state and local government forums and industry group meetings. Works with state and local policymakers, leaders of government and industry councils and lobbyists to influence state and local public policy, monitor government initiatives and advocate for specific plans to advance the company’s objectives. This role will report to the Vice President, Government Affairs for US and Canada. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15-18 years of related experience, with 10+ years of Management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience working with legislators and other professionals at the state and local government level
• Experience communicating and presenting to senior-level stakeholders, both inside and external to the company
• Experience with state compliance requirements
• Strong working knowledge of state and local legislative processes with strong regulatory knowledge
• Demonstrates business acumen with knowledge of current policies, practices and competitive landscape, as well as future trends and challenges in the marketplace
• Significant experience reading, analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory documents
• Ability to convey company views and positions in an open, honest manner that is interesting to others; able to tell a compelling story and use effective case studies; and to offer solutions and generate favorable action
• Ability to build strong relationships, collaborate with and lead teams, and work well with cross-functional colleagues
• Capacity to be a quick learner of new subject matter and ability to adapt nimbly to a rapidly changing healthcare ecosystem and a challenging political environment
• Able to assess and manage risk, accept accountability, and to offer viable alternative strategies, as necessary, to achieve goals
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Articulate and personable
• Ability to direct multi-stakeholder education and advocacy efforts
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness and attention to detail in execution of strategies
• Capability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and with strong organizational skills and attention to prioritization among conflicting demands
• Exemplary written and large audience presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills with unquestioned personal standards of conduct, work ethic and integrity, and an ability to maintain calm under pressure
• Travel to San Diego HQ and relevant state and local stakeholders on an as needed basis. The ability to work across US time zones and an estimated travel requirement of approximately 10–20% within the US.
• All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs organization's policies and objectives involving matters of state and local government and regulations.
• Oversees analysis of proposed state legislation to determine potential impact on the organization.
• Establishes company positions on state and local regulations and communicates positions internally and externally.
• Responsible for identifying, monitoring and influencing state government legislation, regulation and public policy with the intent to optimize the business environment and patient access to Illumina solutions.
• Manage state and local government relations and policy development.
• Educate state and local public policymakers on issues and initiatives that support and advocate for our industry and business.
• Create and maintain a positive leadership image and business climate for Illumina with state and local government policymakers.
• Work with all business units on strategies and matters involving and needing government relations.
• Utilize Illumina executives and subject matter experts to help educate state and local government policymakers.
• Responsible for setting and guiding the overall strategy for state and local government affairs, prioritizing key initiatives, and advising senior leadership,
• Help manage major company events and high profile meetings and visits with state and local government officials.
• Effectively represent the company through direct advocacy and participation at the state and local levels of government
• Identify and manage process for political contributions for state and local candidates.
• Lead strategic engagements with outside state and local government affairs consultants
• Policy Analysis – Provide insightful analysis of proposed state and local administrative and legislative actions and their impact on Illumina. Consider alternative policy descriptions and their impact on other stakeholders. In close working partnership with business units and corporate functional experts, develop policy positions and appropriate messaging tailored appropriately to target audiences.
• Advocacy – Communicate directly and persuasively with state and local government officials and staff, as well as both allies and opponents, in the advancement of Illumina public policy priorities. Demonstrate thought leadership and subject matter expertise where business strategic objectives can be advanced through proactive state and local public policy engagement. Develop issue advocacy materials and presentations, testimony for delivery to state legislative committees and regulatory bodies, and internal messaging for key contact and employee grassroots and vendor engagement programs.
• Tracking and Intelligence Gathering – Identify and monitor state and local legislative and regulatory activities for their ripeness and potential impact, and report to internal partners in a timely and precise manner.
• Industry Associations and Coalitions – Serve on industry task forces and working groups where state and local policy interests are aligned and Illumina leadership can be exerted. Represent the company at state and local trade associations and participate as directed in meetings and work of national associations.
• Third-Party Ally Development – Similarly, build and lead other disparate state and local advocacy coalition efforts intended to raise awareness on a disease state, barriers to patient access to therapy, or the importance of fostering a business environment friendly to technology innovation investment and employment. Particular focus on helping to cultivate business strategic partnerships with public and private payers, provider organizations, key clinical research institutions, as well as patient advocacy organizations. Leverage internal resources to support engagement plans.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
• We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.

What This Job Offers

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