Director U.S. Federal Government Advocacy & Policy [Executive Branch]

Cencora, Inc. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Director of U.S. Government Advocacy & Policy will report to the Senior Director, Federal Government Advocacy, and will be responsible for executing the strategic and proactive development and implementation of federal government affairs and policy development to support business objectives of the company. The Director will engage with government officials, regulators, legislative bodies and business associations on a federal level. The Director will partner closely with both the Public Policy and Federal Advocacy teams and with our physician, specialty and strategic business leaders. The Director will focus on White House, Executive Branch and Congressional engagement through mitigating policy, regulatory risk and identifying opportunities, and contributing to policy shaping. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, executive branch policymaking processes, including executive orders and their implementation and will collaborate closely with the Federal Advocacy and policy teams and other internal stakeholders to advance Cencora's public policy priorities such as reimbursement, supply chain resilience, FDA regulatory policies, emerging healthcare issues among other issues. The role will represent Cencora at industry and political events, industry briefings and association and coalition meetings. The position will be responsible for developing proactive policy and advocacy plans, objectives, policies, and strategies that affect the company's business operations, its standing with key government officials and influencers at the federal level, and its position as a public policy leader in the distribution industry.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required, Law Degree a plus. Requires ten years (10) of government affairs and/or Administration experience with thorough understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes with five (5) years of management experience. Experience as a government affairs professional, an attorney with a government affairs portfolio, a congressional staffer, or as a public servant in a relevant government department or agency is required. Knowledge of healthcare and/or pharmaceutical/pharmacy issues, Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement and FDA regulatory policies is important and preferred.
• Ability to manage
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• Leadership potential
• Ability to navigate and address complex policy challenges and conflict
• Sound judgement and intuitiveness

Responsibilities

• Government Relations: Develop and execute a government affairs strategy that aligns with Cencora's business objectives, fostering relationships with key policymakers, Administration officials, Members of Congress/Senate, and government officials.
• Policy Monitoring and Advocacy: Analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting the healthcare industry, preparing advocacy materials and position papers to articulate Cencora's stance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal teams to align advocacy efforts and engage external stakeholders, including industry associations and patient advocacy groups, to support Cencora's initiatives (e.g., meeting with key customers and/or presenting updates to them).
• Grassroots Campaigns: Lead grassroots advocacy efforts and build coalitions with other organizations to promote shared policy goals that benefit Cencora.
• Representation: Serve as Cencora's representative in meetings with government officials and at industry events, effectively communicating the company's interests.
• Communication Strategy: Develop and implement communication strategies to convey Cencora's policy positions to diverse audiences, including customers, the federal government, media and industry stakeholders.
• Legislative Monitoring: Track and report on legislative developments, providing timely updates to leadership and recommending actionable strategies.
• Policy and Regulatory: Develop policy and regulatory responses to the Administration (i.e., executive orders) and proposed regulations (i.e., comment letters).
• Collaboration: Fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all government affairs activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, promoting ethical standards in advocacy efforts.
• Builds relationships and serves as Cencora's key point of contact with Federal legislators and regulatory officials, the Administration and other executive branch agencies.
• Participates in political fundraisers, introducing Cencora to Members of Congress and staff to help broaden exposure to Cencora.
• Partners with the political operations team to support development and growth of Cencora's Political Action Committee; partners with the political operations team and internal business leaders to understand the needs of key business units and implements a strategy and resources to develop policy and political engagement; implements programs to generate new PAC members, including solicitation materials, presentations, promotional events and publication of the PAC newsletter.
• Ability to travel over 30% of the time

Benefits

• In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees