Director, Federal Affairs

Role Summary

Director, Federal Affairs. Influence Sarepta’s federal policy strategy, engage with U.S. Congress and the Administration, and collaborate with industry groups to advance Sarepta’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a registered federal lobbyist and engage federal elected officials and their staff.
• Develop and drive implementation of Sarepta’s government affairs engagement plan to shape a positive policy environment and mitigate negative impacts.
• Monitor and assess the political climate related to rare disease and gene therapy policies to determine effects on the industry and Sarepta’s goals.
• Represent the Company’s interests through participation on trade association committees and coalitions.
• Develop and maintain a network of federal contacts and public opinion leaders to reflect Sarepta’s interests in legislative environments; take meetings independently as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Sarepta teams and federal consultants in strategy development and execution.
• Draft memos, educational materials, and presentations on the impact of federal legislation and policy, and the Federal Government Affairs strategy.
• Educate internal stakeholders on federal policy proposals that could impact Sarepta.
• Manage the federal political action committee, including solicitation, donation, and employee engagement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with lobbying disclosure rules.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, federal appropriations, PDUFA, 21st Century Cures, newborn screening, pharmaceutical reimbursement, 340B, corporate tax, and other healthcare/corporate issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years current and relevant experience in federal government affairs/policy
• Bachelor’s degree required in science, political science, government or public policy
• Experience dealing with federal healthcare legislative, regulatory, policy, and political issues
• Direct lobbying experience required
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with members and staff of the legislature, administration, and other policy leaders
• Knowledge of the federal government’s legislative and regulatory systems
• Innovative thinker with strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• High level of energy and passion toward patients, science, and policy
• Teamwork and collaboration skills with colleagues, trade associations, and policy organizations
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze issues in the context of high-level policies
• Self-initiating, well-organized, and able to manage multiple projects independently