Senior Director, State Government Affairs
Beam Therapeutics
August 24, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
$320,000 - $320,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior Director of State Government Affairs, focused on shaping legislative strategies to support Beamβs gene therapy portfolio and policy objectives. Responsibilities: develop and execute strategies to influence state and federal legislators, Medicaid officials, and policy stakeholders; build and maintain networks with elected officials; collaborate on advocacy efforts and lobbying strategies; provide insights on legislative and regulatory activities; coordinate with internal teams like Market Access, Regulatory, and Patient Advocacy; enhance visibility in government arenas. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 12+ years in health/pharma/biotech government affairs, advocacy, or policy; proven experience with state Medicaid agencies and existing government relations network. HighValue: expertise in biotech/genes, policy influence, Medicaid access; experience in advocacy and legislative strategy; significant travel (~40%) required. WorkSetup: not specified.