Sr. Director of Government Affairs

Fresenius Medical Care•College Park, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, State Government Affairs will represent Fresenius Medical Care-North America and its affiliate companies in all public policy, legislative and political matters before state governments in a defined region. Identifies and analyzes proposed legislative and regulatory policy that present significant implications to FMCNA's patients, employees, and operations. Works to highlight FMCNA policy positions and raise the visibility of FMCNA initiatives with key external audiences. Responsible for educating lawmakers, policymakers, and key decision makers on issues and positions which improve the quality of and access to care for our patients. This position will be a home office-based role with up to 50% travel requirements depending on coverage states and external factors.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 years' related experience in state government affairs and/or direct government experience
Knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes
Capable of analyzing complex information requests and determining complex trends
Experience in communicating and writing comments to government agencies and/or other legislative bodies
Ability to draw upon extensive knowledge and relationships to identify and analyze issues and develop appropriate policy strategies and responses
Sophisticated/strategic thinking to determine how best to influence decision/policy makers
Demonstrated ability in setting and meeting objectives, while reacting within a growing and changing internal and external environment
Superior facilitation, presentation, organizational, and verbal and written skills, with the demonstrated ability to work independently
Analytical, planning and project management skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and shift multiple issues and projects without compromising quality results
Bachelor's Degree required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of healthcare policy preferred
Advanced Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors and secures timely information regarding legislative and regulatory proposals to identify and evaluate strategic and business issues for FMCNA across our businesses.
Effectively manages contract lobbyists and other consultants in coverage states to engage on behalf of FMCNA.
Develops proactive strategies to highlight FMCNA policy positions and raise the visibility of FMCNA initiatives with key policymakers and other influential individuals and organizations (e.g., political organizations, trade associations, provider and consumer organizations).
Prepares strategic communications including written comments, policy issue papers, bill summaries and analyses, testimony, talking points, presentations, and external meetings synopses on assigned issue areas.
Develop, maintain and engage effective, trusted working relationships with elected, appointed and career government officials, that will enable the effective advocacy of FMCNA's public policy vision in service to our patients
Developing strong relationships with ESRD colleagues, member companies, and consultants, especially at the state level
Collaborating with internal teams on legislative and grassroots activities
Attend political and governmental organization meetings and conferences, including out-of-state
Collaborate with local counsel to develop and execute political giving strategies in priority states
Assist with various projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.