Director, State Government Affairs, Southeast US

Role: Director of State Government Affairs for Southeast US, focusing on government policy, legislation, and regulatory issues impacting CSL Behring's operations and patient access. Responsibilities include maintaining relationships with state officials, developing legislative strategies, advocating for policies supporting product access (notably in plasma donation and therapies), representing CSL in public policy forums, and collaborating with internal teams such as market access, communications, and patient advocacy. The role involves policy analysis, drafting legislation, coalition-building, and managing advocacy initiatives to influence state healthcare policies. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (advanced preferred) in public policy, government, or related field; 7+ years' experience in government affairs, legislative and regulatory understanding of the Southeast US; experience with pharmaceutical/biotech advocacy or patient organizations is highly desirable. Skills include political savvy, negotiation, decision-making, relationship management, and strong communication. Biopharma specifics: focus on therapies, patient access, Medicaid policies, and plasma donation advocacy within the biotech/life sciences industry. The position is based in the Southeast US with a need for regional presence, but travel specifics are not detailed.