State Government Affairs Director- Texas preferred
Neurocrine Biosciences
August 22, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Corporate Functions
About The Role
- Leads public-facing advocacy efforts on state legislative and related issues.
- Develops and executes regional state government affairs strategy aligned with Government Affairs strategy, business priorities, and long-term objectives.
- Serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders by translating legislative/regulatory developments into business implications and recommended actions.
- Influences development and implementation of relevant corporate policy through partnerships with government, industry, and external stakeholders.
- State lobbying role covering Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Delaware (subject to change).
Candidates With Significant Relevant Lobbying Experience In Texas Preferred.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to)
- Develops and leads regional state government affairs strategies and activities.
- Leads cross-functional collaboration to assess legislative/regulatory developments and ensure timely internal communications.
- Directs and manages external lobbyists and consultants (objectives, alignment, effectiveness).
- Represents the company with elected officials, third parties, trade associations, and regulatory authorities.
- Builds and maintains relationships with key state agencies, elected officials, policymakers, and stakeholders.
- Leads/coordinating responses to state regulatory inquiries; develops comment letters.
- Ensures lobbying and campaign contributions comply with applicable laws/rules.
- Analyzes complex state legislative/regulatory developments and provides concise business impact/risk/recommendations.
- Provides policy thought leadership; develops briefings, testimony, and other materials.
- Recommends company participation in government forums/industry groups.
- Influences public policy to advance company objectives (other duties as assigned).
Requirements
- BS/BA in Business, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field; 12+ years relevant government affairs/public policy/legislative experience.
- Extensive knowledge of state legislative, regulatory, and political processes; ability to identify emerging issues and develop effective strategies.
- Significant direct state government affairs experience (Texas strongly preferred); ability to analyze complex legislation/regulations and communicate clearly to senior leaders.
- Ability to influence policymakers, stakeholders, and internal leaders on complex/sensitive matters.
- Strong strategic thinking, judgment, communication, relationship management, and influencing skills; ability to operate independently.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage external lobbyists/consultants/advocacy partners (without direct people-management responsibility).
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary: $214,700.00–$293,000.00.
- Annual bonus target: 35% of earned base salary; eligibility for equity-based long-term incentive.
- Retirement savings plan (with company match); paid vacation/holidays/personal days; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave; health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision).
- Leads public-facing advocacy efforts on state legislative and related issues.
- Develops and executes regional state government affairs strategy aligned with Government Affairs strategy, business priorities, and long-term objectives.
- Serves as a strategic advisor to senior leaders by translating legislative/regulatory developments into business implications and recommended actions.
- Influences development and implementation of relevant corporate policy through partnerships with government, industry, and external stakeholders.
- State lobbying role covering Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Delaware (subject to change).
Candidates With Significant Relevant Lobbying Experience In Texas Preferred.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to)
- Develops and leads regional state government affairs strategies and activities.
- Leads cross-functional collaboration to assess legislative/regulatory developments and ensure timely internal communications.
- Directs and manages external lobbyists and consultants (objectives, alignment, effectiveness).
- Represents the company with elected officials, third parties, trade associations, and regulatory authorities.
- Builds and maintains relationships with key state agencies, elected officials, policymakers, and stakeholders.
- Leads/coordinating responses to state regulatory inquiries; develops comment letters.
- Ensures lobbying and campaign contributions comply with applicable laws/rules.
- Analyzes complex state legislative/regulatory developments and provides concise business impact/risk/recommendations.
- Provides policy thought leadership; develops briefings, testimony, and other materials.
- Recommends company participation in government forums/industry groups.
- Influences public policy to advance company objectives (other duties as assigned).
Requirements
- BS/BA in Business, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field; 12+ years relevant government affairs/public policy/legislative experience.
- Extensive knowledge of state legislative, regulatory, and political processes; ability to identify emerging issues and develop effective strategies.
- Significant direct state government affairs experience (Texas strongly preferred); ability to analyze complex legislation/regulations and communicate clearly to senior leaders.
- Ability to influence policymakers, stakeholders, and internal leaders on complex/sensitive matters.
- Strong strategic thinking, judgment, communication, relationship management, and influencing skills; ability to operate independently.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage external lobbyists/consultants/advocacy partners (without direct people-management responsibility).
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary: $214,700.00–$293,000.00.
- Annual bonus target: 35% of earned base salary; eligibility for equity-based long-term incentive.
- Retirement savings plan (with company match); paid vacation/holidays/personal days; paid caregiver/parental and medical leave; health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision).