Influence changes to state laws and regulations within designated states to align with GSK's priorities and the pharmaceutical industry, including vaccines and public health.
Engage with patient advocacy groups, health professional societies, state departments of health, and trade associations to support GSK’s business unit needs.
Oversee representatives advocating for GSK’s interests before state governments.
Serve as the company’s registered lobbyist in state legislatures and executive branch agencies.
Coordinate and manage senior executive engagement with government officials and key business groups in states where GSK facilities are located.
Shape state legislation and regulations affecting GSK’s business interests, particularly in the areas of Oncology, Vaccines, Specialty, Respiratory, and HIV, with an emphasis on prevention policies.
Collaborate with manufacturing site leaders and other relevant stakeholders at GSK facilities within the region.
Organize site tours for state and local policymakers, addressing state and local issues related to facility operations.
Identify and establish annual legislative and policy objectives in coordination with Government Affairs management.
Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of existing state policies affecting GSK, including product access and reimbursement, sales and marketing restrictions, and public health initiatives.
Manage GSK’s contract lobbyists or other consultants in key states as required.
Engage in legislative coalition-building and other activities to promote a legislative and regulatory environment that recognizes and rewards the value and importance of innovative medicines and disease prevention.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of seven years of professional experience working in government or in government relations and familiarity with political and policy processes in the Mid-Atlantic United States
Minimum of three years direct lobbying and familiarity with patient advocacy groups, Departments of Health, and health care provider organizations.
The ideal candidate should reside in Pennsylvania or within driving distance of Harrisburg/Philadelphia.
Pre-existing relationships with executive branch, policy, and legislative leaders in Pennsylvania (preferred).
Extensive exposure to health care policy with an emphasis in the public health sector (preferred).
Expertise in building alliances and coalitions with third party and patient advocacy groups (preferred).
An understanding of the economic development policies and facility support (preferred).
Possess verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the needs of the role (preferred).
Ability to process complex information and summarize it concisely in writing and/or verbally in a professional manner in a time sensitive environment (preferred).
Experience in developing working relationships with diverse individuals and groups (preferred).
Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a values-compliant manner (preferred).
Benefits
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