Senior Director of U.S. Federal Government Affairs

Danaher Corporation

22d•Remote

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? Within Danaher the work our diagnostic businesses do saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. We’re accelerating the development of cutting-edge diagnostics to solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Across our diagnostics operating companies, we are driving innovation through partnerships with top academic institutions and leading players in biopharma and translational research. We’re bringing the best minds together to accelerate innovation and unlock the full potential of the latest scientific advances. Together, we’re expanding access to precision diagnostics for millions of people worldwide - and we’re using our unmatched global scale and proven playbook to make it happen, from hospital labs to mobile clinics. By helping providers, patients, and families get faster, more precise diagnostic results, we’re improving treatment options and saving lives. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior Director of U.S. Federal Government Affairs will lead advocacy efforts to advance U.S. stakeholder engagement and increase testing. Key responsibilities include representing Danaher Diagnostics in meetings with Congress and trade associations on priority platform and OpCo issues, identifying strategic opportunities to influence external stakeholders, and driving impact in a complex, uncertain political environment. The Senior Director will report to the VP of Global Government Affairs and will join a highly professional and motivated team that is constantly looking for ways to further support Operating Companies and Disease Teams and will be fully remote. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead US federal Government Affairs initiatives to protect and advance patient access to Danaher’s diagnostic OpCo tests and its franchises/OpCo business units before policymakers, elected officials, trade and business associations, as well as other allies and influencers. Build the reputation of Danaher Diagnostics US federal Government Affairs as the preferred, go-to trusted partner, honest brokers who drive for constructive solutions. Drive reputation and actions from stakeholder relationships. Establish and maintain relationships with key members of federal government agencies and executive offices. This involves proactively identifying key targets, prioritizing resources, networking with their office staff and developing outreach and advocacy/coalition programs to achieve desired results. Stay apprised of business goals and strategies to assess impact to Danaher Diagnostics OpCo tests from federal, state/regional, executive and regulatory activities. Proactively consult with appropriate internal business leaders in making such determinations, providing recommendations for formulation of action plans. Identify health care, economic and other federal policy developments that could impact Danaher Diagnostics OpCo businesses and operations. Proactively identify opportunities for Danaher Diagnostics to pursue favorable federal government policies and effectively defend Danaher Diagnostics against government policies that could harm shareholder interests. Lead efforts of federal Government Affairs to positively address these policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years high level US health policy/government affairs experience or Masters or Doctoral degree with 5+ years of same experience
Demonstrated understanding of US health policy related to business implications through experience working in US for the US government, in health care advocacy, health policy consulting, or policy think tank.
Strong strategic and tactical planning skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Existing relationships with government and other stakeholders based on mutual respect.
Capable of building and maintaining external networks
Skilled strategist capable of synthesizing strategies out of complex and possibly contradictory data sources.
Ability to travel – 20%

Nice To Haves

10+ years of direct leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to formulate public sector strategy scenarios and lead cross-functional teams, with or without formal authority, to act on these scenarios.
Experience in policies related to AI, AMR, Alzheimer’s, Oncology and/or diagnostic testing reimbursement.

Responsibilities

Lead US federal Government Affairs initiatives to protect and advance patient access to Danaher’s diagnostic OpCo tests and its franchises/OpCo business units before policymakers, elected officials, trade and business associations, as well as other allies and influencers.
Build the reputation of Danaher Diagnostics US federal Government Affairs as the preferred, go-to trusted partner, honest brokers who drive for constructive solutions.
Drive reputation and actions from stakeholder relationships.
Establish and maintain relationships with key members of federal government agencies and executive offices. This involves proactively identifying key targets, prioritizing resources, networking with their office staff and developing outreach and advocacy/coalition programs to achieve desired results.
Stay apprised of business goals and strategies to assess impact to Danaher Diagnostics OpCo tests from federal, state/regional, executive and regulatory activities. Proactively consult with appropriate internal business leaders in making such determinations, providing recommendations for formulation of action plans.
Identify health care, economic and other federal policy developments that could impact Danaher Diagnostics OpCo businesses and operations.
Proactively identify opportunities for Danaher Diagnostics to pursue favorable federal government policies and effectively defend Danaher Diagnostics against government policies that could harm shareholder interests.
Lead efforts of federal Government Affairs to positively address these policies.