ED, Executive Branch Advocacy

Boehringer Ingelheim•Washington, DC

9d•$262,400 - $393,600

About The Position

The Executive Director, Head of Executive Branch Advocacy establishes Boehringer Ingelheim’s enterprise strategy for engagement with the U.S. Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including CMS and other relevant HHS agencies and offices. The role shapes enterprise priorities and advocacy strategies related to executive-branch stakeholders to support business, policy, patient, and reputation objectives. The incumbent translates enterprise priorities into coordinated advocacy strategies with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, stakeholder engagement strategies, relationship plans, and executive engagement activities. The role leads cross-functional coordination across Corporate Affairs and business functions, aligning advocacy priorities and executive outreach while respecting partner functions’ expertise, decision rights, and stakeholder relationships. The position leads policy advocacy and relationship strategy with executive-branch stakeholders in close collaboration with Policy and Federal Government Affairs. Engagements involving areas such as Regulatory Affairs or Value & Access are developed and executed with the accountable functions. The role also leads assigned colleagues, consultants, budgets, and external resources in support of executive-branch advocacy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of twelve years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, public affairs, healthcare policy, executive-branch engagement, or related leadership roles within biopharmaceutical, healthcare, government, or a relevant association or organization.
Demonstrated experience engaging senior Administration, HHS, CMS, and other federal health policy stakeholders.
Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise advocacy and stakeholder strategies with clear objectives and measures.
Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and translate complex political and policy developments into actionable recommendations.
Strong understanding of the respective roles of Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Value & Access, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, the Innovation Unit, and business functions.
Proven ability to lead through influence and drive alignment across a complex matrix while respecting functional ownership and decision rights.
Experience building coalitions and managing trade association, consultant, or third-party relationships.
Exceptional strategic thinking, judgment, executive presence, discretion, negotiation, and written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, external resources, and sensitive matters with integrity and accountability.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical, if required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, business, healthcare management, public health, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Boehringer’s enterprise approach to engagement with the U.S. Administration and HHS, including CMS and other relevant agencies and offices.
Recommend advocacy priorities and engagement strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
Assess emerging Administration and HHS developments and recommend enterprise responses.
Identify opportunities to advance earlier diagnosis and detection, appropriate treatment, patient access, and innovation.
Advise senior leadership on executive-branch priorities and stakeholder dynamics.
Develop stakeholder engagement strategies and relationship plans for priority Administration and HHS stakeholders, and establish and maintain senior-level relationships as appropriate.
Design executive engagement plans, including prioritization, objectives, preparation, follow-up, and outcome assessment.
Partner with senior leaders to maximize priority engagements and represent Boehringer in executive-branch engagements as appropriate.
Coordinate cross-functional planning for executive-branch advocacy priorities; share stakeholder insights and engagement opportunities; and establish governance processes that promote alignment, transparency, and execution.
Support coordinated responses to significant Administration and HHS developments and promote collaboration while respecting functional expertise, responsibilities, and relationships.
Translate enterprise priorities into focused advocacy plans for priority executive-branch issues, defining policy objectives, audiences, messages, engagement pathways, coalition opportunities, and measures of progress.
Coordinate implementation with Public Policy, Government Affairs, PAR, Communications, and accountable business functions.
Provide senior leaders with integrated assessments of political, policy, stakeholder, and reputation implications of executive-branch developments, distinguishing immediate response needs from longer-term opportunities.
Prepare decision materials, briefings, scenarios, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Value & Access, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, the Innovation Unit, and business teams to ensure advocacy reflects subject-matter expertise.
Coordinate executive-branch engagements touching regulatory, access, medical, scientific, product, or portfolio matters with the accountable function, and escalate role or decision-right questions when needed.
Identify and develop relationships with credible external partners that can advance shared executive-branch policy objectives.
Partner with Patient Advocacy & Strategic Alliances (PAR) and Government Affairs on coalition, association, and third-party engagement strategies.
Evaluate partnership opportunities for strategic fit, credibility, compliance, and impact.
Lead assigned colleagues, consultants, budgets, and external resources; set priorities, allocate resources, manage performance, and build relevant capability.
Maintain appropriate records of stakeholder engagement, plans, commitments, and follow-up.