Director State Government Affairs - Northeast

Role: Director, State Government Affairs responsible for developing and executing regional strategies in Northeast US (Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts) to influence policy, reimbursement, and access for Lundbeck's neuroscience portfolio. Responsibilities include monitoring legislation, engaging with government officials, managing external consultants, and collaborating cross-functionally with Market Access, Medical, Legal, and Commercial teams to support product launches and business priorities. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 10+ years in government affairs, with strong state-level experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector, and excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Preferred: prior neuroscience industry experience, trade association navigation, and third-party management. High-value specifics: focus on brain health therapeutics, regulatory and legislative engagement, and extensive domestic travel (~60%). The role reports to the Senior Director, State Government Affairs, and involves strategic advocacy, stakeholder management, and policy analysis to ensure favorable regulatory and reimbursement environments.