Senior Manager Government Affairs

Lundbeck • DC

85d • $155,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Government Affairs will drive Lundbeck’s advocacy strategy through direct lobbying of federal policymakers in collaboration with patient and professional organizations; and drive Lundbeck’s Political Action Committee strategy and manage its day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Accredited bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years progressive healthcare experience and/or experience working with healthcare policies
• Established Congressional relationships and track record of advocacy driving public policies through engagement with key stakeholders including policymakers, patient and provider organizations
• Strong collaborator with ability to multi-task and work independently and with limited oversight in a dynamic organization; able to work well as a member of an integrated team and build key relationships within the company, with policymakers and advocacy organizations
• Ability to provide strategic and operational guidance on complex issues and manage projects independently, within deadlines
• Strong written and oral communications skills

Nice To Haves

• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• PAC management and compliance
• Experience writing and preparing executive briefing documents as well preparing executives for external speaking engagements
• Third-party consultant management
• Ability to effectively navigate and leverage trade association relationships

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. that advance Lundbeck’s business objectives and the patients we serve.
• Build and maintain key policymaker relationships on Capitol Hill especially focused on the Illinois, Washington, and California delegations, leaders in neuroscience, epilepsy, or rare diseases.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key patient advocacy and professional associations related to prioritized policy issues.
• Proactively advocate the company’s priorities and objectives with leaders at prioritized organizations with direct one-on-one meetings and ongoing contact, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Actively engage in trade association led strategic policy advocacy, as it aligns to Lundbeck priorities.
• Collaborate with Patient Advocacy Medical Affairs and Market Access colleagues to ensure alignment on key priorities.
• Manage LUPAC (Lundbeck’s Political Action Committee): Develop and drive membership development goals and programs for LUPAC; collaborate with Government Affairs leadership regarding strategies and objectives; lead implementation of the same in order to expand LUPAC enrollment and revenue.
• Manage LUPAC financial reporting and other compliance obligations directly and through LUPAC’s third party vendor, LUPAC receipts and disbursements, budget and record-keeping; manage quarterly meetings of LUPAC’s Board of Directors.
• Represent Lundbeck at congressional fundraisers which can require attendance at early morning, evening and weekend events.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company match 401k
• Eligibility for a 15% bonus target based on company and individual performance
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees