Executive Director, Federal Policy and Government Relations - U.S. Senate
About The Position
The Executive Director, Federal Policy and Government Relations - U.S. Senate is responsible for advancing federal policy priorities before the U.S. Senate, with a particular focus on Republican members. This role is part of a collaborative team that works closely with internal and external stakeholders to build and sustain relationships across key constituencies. The company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in U.S. public policy or advocacy, preferably within the healthcare sector.
- Strong knowledge of the congressional process required; private-sector and Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare public policy processes, including the roles and influence of key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to identify strategic priorities and work effectively within a matrixed organization to achieve policy objectives.
- Experience managing external consultants.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and organizations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Advocacy Communications
- Advocacy Communications
- Coalition Management
- Communication
- Communication Coordination
- Communication Delivery
- Engagement Strategies
- Government Relations
- Healthcare Policies
- Healthcare Service
- International Government Relations
- International Trade Policy
- Legislative Relations
- Multilateral Organizations
- Oral Communications
- Policy Advocacy
- Policy Development
- Political Forums
- Private Sector Development
- Public Health Policies
- Public Policies
- Public Speaking
- Regulatory Awareness
- Stakeholder Buy-In
- Stakeholder Engagement
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain strong, effective relationships with legislators, congressional staff, and external partners.
- Leverage experience and established relationships with congressional leadership and key committees to advance policy priorities.
- Work cross-functionally with colleagues to drive legislative priorities, emphasizing strategic engagement, continuous improvement, and innovative stakeholder outreach.
- Develop a strong understanding of our company's mission, product pipeline, and therapeutic areas.
- Support internal communications and employee education related to government relations and advocacy efforts.
- Manage external consultants and represent our company in coalitions and other external organizations.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
- annual bonus
- long-term incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
