Director – Policy, Government Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the advocacy strategy focused on addressing policy matters that impact the company and the pharmaceutical sector.

• Assist in developing strategies for access to and reimbursement for company products within state-funded initiatives.

• Support state licensure, economic growth, taxation, real estate, and employer-related policy concerns.

• Act as the company's representative on regional trade and business association task forces and committees, including those for PhRMA and BIO.

• Serve as the primary lead for designated policy priorities, overarching issues, and/or state policy organizations.

• Participate in internal cross-functional teams.

• Engage with external legislative, policy, and advocacy organizations at both state and national levels.

• Oversee the management of company resources within the region.

• Ensure that state advocacy efforts align with company policies and comply with state and federal regulations.

• Represent the company before executive, legislative, and regulatory entities in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required in a relevant field.

• At least 10 years of experience in state government affairs and policy.

• Proven knowledge of the state legislative policy-making process.

• Familiarity with policy issues impacting the bio-pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience in analyzing state legislation.

• Demonstrated capacity to influence state legislative policy through direct advocacy efforts.

• Strong writing and presentation abilities.

• An advanced degree related to public policy is preferred.

• Experience with direct lobbying on bio-pharmaceutical healthcare issues across multiple states is preferred.

• Ability to work remotely within Texas, Louisiana, or Oklahoma.

• Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time (also noted as 50% travel requirements).

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus.

• Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans.

• Additional insurance benefits for employees and their families.

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan.

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation time.

• Compassionate leave days.

• Sick leave.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.