Hybrid Director of State Government Affairs

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About the role

  • Provide direction, coordination and execution of State Policy and Government Affairs initiatives and advocacy related to Organon’s U.S. objectives
  • Direct responsibility for policy and advocacy in western and central U.S. states
  • Provide analysis and engagement with Worldwide Government Affairs and Policy, Global External Affairs, and U.S. commercial organization
  • Advance Organon’s relationships with key governmental and non-governmental external stakeholders
  • Provide direction and perspective for Organon’s political programs (PAC and grassroots) and collaborate with Federal Policy, Global Policy, Communications, and US Commercial
  • Implement public policy positions and advocacy strategy consistent with company objectives
  • Manage state government advocacy activities covering western and central regions; represent Organon in key states
  • Manage interaction with state legislative and executive branch officials and staff and relevant external stakeholders
  • Partner with Legal, Commercial, Market Access and other internal stakeholders on coordinated issues
  • Manage external consultants, policy development projects, and budget
  • Ensure company lobbying and campaign contributions comply with state laws, rules, and regulations
  • Represent Organon in trade associations and external-facing roles as needed

Requirements

  • BS/BA required
  • Master’s or graduate degree preferred
  • Experience in State Government Affairs and/or State Policy role in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • At least ten years of experience managing U.S. state government affairs issues and activities related to health care policy in multiple states
  • Minimum of four years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • Demonstrated experience to develop and execute public policy and state legislative strategy
  • Experience in analyzing state legislation and regulations
  • Proven ability to build relationships with high-level executives in healthcare and/or in state government
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
  • Understanding of business mechanics and ability to work collaboratively with commercial colleagues
  • Experience working with state Medicaid programs and benefits
  • Strong understanding of state coverage and reimbursement systems
  • US and PR Residents Only
  • VISA Sponsorship: No

Benefits

  • retirement savings plan
  • paid vacation and holiday time
  • paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Work

Job title

Director of State Government Affairs

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$168,000 - $285,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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