Sr Director, Government Affairs

Role Summary

Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Mid-Atlantic Region. Location: Tennessee, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Delaware. Travel up to 50% within supporting region and other key state capitals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates strategies, initiatives, operations and activities related to federal and state legislation, programs and executive branch affairs.
• Oversees all advocacies, legislative and budget activity in the state legislative and executive branches.
• Emphasizes management of contract lobbyists in New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee.
• Directs a network of state contract lobbyists to further the corporation’s objectives.
• Implements strategies to maximize Gilead’s participation in trade associations.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Managed Markets and brand team counterparts on Medicaid issues; schedules calls and meetings requiring travel.
• Promotes a positive presence among federal and state legislators and Executive Branch personnel to facilitate and enhance Gilead’s goals.
• Develops understanding of state political, legislative and budget processes related to HIV treatment, oncology and cell therapy, health reform priorities, and Gilead’s therapies.
• Monitors federal and state legislative/regulatory environments to provide sophisticated information and counsel to management.
• Works with internal and external cross-functional teams to align activities with government affairs initiatives and policy objectives.
• Maintains business acumen and professionalism to engage diverse stakeholders; demonstrates strong cross-functional teamwork.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Office software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required.
• 10–12 years of experience in government, government affairs, public affairs or policy; strong preference for state government experience.
• Master's degree or biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, The Ryan White CARE Act, and the Affordable Care Act required.