Sr Manager, Federal Government Affairs
About The Position
The Company Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health. We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us. Meet the Team Dexcom’s Government Affairs team is responsible for advancing legislative, regulatory, and reimbursement policies that support patient access, innovation, and business growth. Working closely with federal, state, and international government affairs professionals, as well as policy, market access, regulatory, and executive leadership teams, the Lead Senior Manager of Federal Government Affairs will help drive Dexcom’s federal advocacy strategy and strengthen the company’s presence in Washington, D.C.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process.
- Proven ability to influence public policy outcomes through strategic engagement and coalition building.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare policy, reimbursement, medical technology, and federal health agencies.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to navigate complex and rapidly evolving policy environments.
- Strong strategic thinking, project management, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in federal government affairs, public policy, congressional offices, federal agencies, trade associations, or related healthcare advocacy roles.
- Significant experience working on healthcare, medical technology, reimbursement, Medicare, Medicaid, or FDA-related issues.
- Established network of relationships within Congress, the Administration, trade associations, and healthcare stakeholder organizations.
- Experience leading complex policy initiatives and advocacy campaigns.
Nice To Haves
- Experience advocating on behalf of a medical device, biotechnology, digital health, or healthcare company.
- Understanding of diabetes policy, chronic disease management, and emerging healthcare technologies.
- Experience managing consultants, coalition partners, and external advocacy resources.
- Previous people leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of Dexcom’s federal government affairs strategy to support business objectives and expand patient access to CGM technology.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agencies, trade associations, and key healthcare stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyze federal legislative, regulatory, and reimbursement developments affecting medical technology, diabetes care, digital health, and chronic disease management.
- Develop and implement advocacy strategies related to Medicare, Medicaid, commercial reimbursement, FDA regulation, health technology assessment, and broader healthcare policy issues.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Clinical Affairs, and Commercial teams.
- Identify and drive opportunities to advance Dexcom priorities through legislation, regulation, appropriations, and federal agency engagement.
- Represent Dexcom in industry coalitions, trade association workgroups, and external stakeholder meetings.
- Develop briefing materials, policy analyses, executive talking points, testimony, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
- Support executive engagement with policymakers and government stakeholders, including preparation of meetings and advocacy events.
- Mentor and provide leadership to members of the Government Affairs team while helping strengthen the department’s long-term capabilities.
Benefits
- A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.
- Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
- A full and comprehensive benefits program.
- Growth opportunities on a global scale.
- Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
- An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
