Director, State Government Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement lobbying and advocacy strategies that influence state legislative and regulatory frameworks.

• Serve as AbbVie's representative throughout Illinois, including areas such as Springfield, Chicago, and various communities in Illinois, like Lake County.

• Assist in the state and local engagement strategy, support business objectives, enhance economic development, and foster community stakeholder relationships.

• Evaluate political and public policy landscapes and provide guidance on the implications of legislative and regulatory changes.

• Act on behalf of AbbVie in issues impacting the company while assessing legislation, regulations, opportunities, and risks.

• Build and nurture relationships with governors, lieutenant governors, attorneys general, state legislators, local officials, regulators, and other external stakeholders.

• Aid US site selection efforts by assessing opportunities and coordinating regional participation.

• Work closely with the US Strategic Alliances Director and policy teams to formulate state advocacy strategies.

• Collaborate with Federal Government Affairs, US Policy & Analytics, Commercial, Legal, Market Access, Corporate Affairs, and regional stakeholders.

• Represent AbbVie at state legislative and political gatherings, trade association task forces, and coalitions.

• Create engagement plans for national organizations that impact state policy and political activities.

• Recruit and manage regional external consultants.

• Develop and oversee the budget for regional state government affairs.

• Ensure compliance with lobbying and political contribution registration requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence high-profile stakeholders.

• 8–10 years of experience in lobbying, public administration, political party activities, legislative staff roles, or similar fields.

• Preferred experience in healthcare or a highly regulated industry.

• Capability to comprehend complex policy and legislative matters and devise innovative strategies.

• In-depth knowledge of key state health programs, including Medicaid.

• Familiarity with state finance and appropriations processes.

• Understanding of the dynamics within the private healthcare marketplace, including insurance, drug benefit plans, PBMs, pharmacies, employers, and consumers.

• Ability to operate independently and exhibit sound business judgment.

• Experience in developing and executing comprehensive Government Affairs strategies.

• Strong skills in analytical thinking, critical reasoning, interpersonal communication, persuasive writing, organization, adaptability, resourcefulness, creativity, and attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a dynamic organizational environment.

• Expertise in creating PowerPoint presentations and simplifying complex policy issues into accessible internal content.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as healthcare administration, political science, public administration, or policy.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 40 percent.

• Established relationships with state and local policymakers across Illinois.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off, which includes vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Long-term incentive programs.

• Equal opportunity employer benefits for veterans and applicants with disabilities.

• Reasonable accommodation support for applicants in the US and Puerto Rico.