Associate Director Government Affairs
Lundbeck
September 06, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Washington, DC)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Associate Director, Government Affairs at Lundbeck, focusing on developing and executing federal advocacy strategies to support the company's neuroscience portfolio and improve patient access. Responsibilities: build relationships with federal policymakers, trade associations, and stakeholder organizations; monitor legislative and regulatory developments; collaborate cross-functionally with Market Access, Medical Affairs, Legal, and Regulatory teams; represent Lundbeck in industry forums and manage external lobbying efforts. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 7+ years of experience in government affairs, healthcare policy, or related sectors, with proven ability to influence federal stakeholders. Preferred: advanced degree (JD, M.P.P., etc.); experience in pharma or biotech federal policy advocacy, and representing organizations before Congress or federal agencies. High-Value: healthcare policy, pharmaceutical regulatory environment, advocacy within biotech/pharma, experience with legislation affecting brain health and neuroscience. Work setup: based in Washington DC with up to 20% domestic travel, potential international travel.