Political Affairs Lead
GSK
4 days ago
Remote friendly (Washington, DC)
United States
Patient Advocacy
Role Overview
The Political Affairs Lead advances GSK’s advocacy objectives by strategically managing and evolving the GSK Political Action Committee (PAC), grassroots, and related political engagement activities. The role ensures compliance and governance excellence and creates a proactive, integrated plan for engaging employees aligned with GSK government affairs priorities and values. The role reports to the Head, Federal Government Affairs (US CGA).
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Integration
- Align PAC strategy, activity, and investment with government affairs and public policy priorities.
- Partner with US CGA leadership to advance political engagement goals.
- Provide insights, trend analysis, and recommendations on political engagement and PAC activities.
- Support long-term PAC planning (growth, sustainability, engagement).
- Engage senior leaders to drive participation, visibility, and education.
Engagement, Education & Communications
- Develop strategies to increase PAC participation among eligible employees (focus on historically under-engaged segments).
- Create compliant educational materials on PAC purpose, impact, and rules.
- Partner with Policy, Communications, Legal, and others on targeted messaging.
- Support PAC Board/leadership/employee communications for informed, voluntary participation.
- Promote transparency, understanding, and ethical political engagement.
Compliance & Governance Excellence
- Maintain compliance with federal election laws, FEC regulations, and internal policies.
- Liaise with Legal, Compliance, and external PAC vendors.
- Identify, escalate, and mitigate compliance/governance risks; ensure audit-ready reporting and documentation.
PAC Operations & Program Management
- Oversee day-to-day PAC operations (contribution processing, disbursements, vendor management, recordkeeping).
- Establish and maintain calendars, controls, workflows, and documentation.
- Improve processes/tools/systems for efficiency and scalability.
- Ensure continuity and operational resilience.
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Track and communicate PAC performance metrics; prepare dashboards for US CGA leadership.
- Use data/feedback/benchmarking to recommend enhancements.
- Monitor peer PAC and industry trends.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in political affairs, government relations, PAC management, compliance, or related field.
- Knowledge of federal election law, FEC regulations, and corporate PAC governance.
- Experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and project management.
- High attention to detail; ability to anticipate risk and improve.
- Strong commitment to ethics, compliance, and transparency.
The Political Affairs Lead advances GSK’s advocacy objectives by strategically managing and evolving the GSK Political Action Committee (PAC), grassroots, and related political engagement activities. The role ensures compliance and governance excellence and creates a proactive, integrated plan for engaging employees aligned with GSK government affairs priorities and values. The role reports to the Head, Federal Government Affairs (US CGA).
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Integration
- Align PAC strategy, activity, and investment with government affairs and public policy priorities.
- Partner with US CGA leadership to advance political engagement goals.
- Provide insights, trend analysis, and recommendations on political engagement and PAC activities.
- Support long-term PAC planning (growth, sustainability, engagement).
- Engage senior leaders to drive participation, visibility, and education.
Engagement, Education & Communications
- Develop strategies to increase PAC participation among eligible employees (focus on historically under-engaged segments).
- Create compliant educational materials on PAC purpose, impact, and rules.
- Partner with Policy, Communications, Legal, and others on targeted messaging.
- Support PAC Board/leadership/employee communications for informed, voluntary participation.
- Promote transparency, understanding, and ethical political engagement.
Compliance & Governance Excellence
- Maintain compliance with federal election laws, FEC regulations, and internal policies.
- Liaise with Legal, Compliance, and external PAC vendors.
- Identify, escalate, and mitigate compliance/governance risks; ensure audit-ready reporting and documentation.
PAC Operations & Program Management
- Oversee day-to-day PAC operations (contribution processing, disbursements, vendor management, recordkeeping).
- Establish and maintain calendars, controls, workflows, and documentation.
- Improve processes/tools/systems for efficiency and scalability.
- Ensure continuity and operational resilience.
Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Track and communicate PAC performance metrics; prepare dashboards for US CGA leadership.
- Use data/feedback/benchmarking to recommend enhancements.
- Monitor peer PAC and industry trends.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in political affairs, government relations, PAC management, compliance, or related field.
- Knowledge of federal election law, FEC regulations, and corporate PAC governance.
- Experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and project management.
- High attention to detail; ability to anticipate risk and improve.
- Strong commitment to ethics, compliance, and transparency.