Director, State Government Affairs (mid-South)
GlaxoSmithKline, Nashville, TN, United States
Site Name:
USA - Tennessee - Nashville, USA - Georgia - Atlanta
Posted Date:
Apr 14 2026
The position is preferred to be based in Nashville, TN or Atlanta, GA
but may be based anywhere within the assigned region.
The Director of State Government Affairs is responsible for influencing changes to state laws and regulations by lobbying the Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Arkansas State Governments on GSK priorities and issues related to public health and the pharmaceutical industry.
Responsibilities The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following:
Lobbying and Advocacy:
Engage patient advocacy groups, health professional societies, State Departments of Health and trade associations to support GSK business unit needs.
Strategic Leadership : Oversee GSK representation before state governments; serve as the company’s registered lobbyist in state legislatures and executive branch agencies; manage senior executive engagement with Government officials and key business groups.
Policy Influence:
Influence state legislation and regulation affecting GSK’s business interests in Oncology, Vaccines, Specialty, Respiratory and HIV with an emphasis on prevention policy.
Objective Setting:
Identify and establish annual legislative and policy objectives in coordination with Government Affairs management.
Policy Awareness:
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; awareness of key business and tax related policies that could impact GSK’s corporate footprint in Montana.
Contract Lobbyists:
Manage GSK’s contract lobbyists or other consultants in key states as required and ensure compliance with GSK rules and values.
Coalition Building:
Engage in legislative coalition-building and perform other functions designed to ensure a legislative and regulatory environment that recognizes and rewards the value and importance of innovative medicines and prevention of disease.
Opportunity Identification:
Identify legislative and regulatory opportunities that support GSK’s business priorities or have a negative impact on GSK, affecting business planning over many years.
Industry Engagement:
Influence industry trade associations to align their priorities with GSK’s priorities.
Stakeholder Alliances:
Establish alliances with patient advocacy groups, health professional organizations, business associations, or other relevant groups to further GSK’s priorities through transparency and values‑based mechanisms.
Strategic Relationships:
Build long‑term strategic relationships and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver optimal value through strategy, alignment, and execution.
Matrix Teams:
Participate with matrix teams and task forces, both with GSK business units and with external organizations, to advocate GSK priorities; key internal stakeholders include Policy, Federal Government Relations, Patient Advocacy, Medical, Legal, Compliance, and Business Unit Sales/Marketing teams.
Political Action Committee (PAC):
Represent the GSK Employees Political Action Committee and interface with the PAC board members as needed.
Why You? Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
At least 7 years of professional experience working in government or government relations and familiarity with political and policy processes in the mid‑South United States.
Experience developing working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Experience working with numerous internal and external stakeholders in a values‑compliant manner.
50% travel within the geographic footprint outlined for this role is expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct lobbying and familiarity with patient advocacy groups, Departments of Health and health care provider organizations.
Pre‑existing relationships with policy and legislative leaders in Georgia or Tennessee.
Extensive exposure to health care policy with an emphasis in the public health sector.
Expertise in building alliances and coalitions with third‑party and patient advocacy groups.
Possess verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the needs of the role; ability to process complex information and summarize it concisely in writing and/or verbally in a professional manner in a time‑sensitive environment.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Please contact us at usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com for accommodations or assistance to apply.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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USA - Tennessee - Nashville, USA - Georgia - Atlanta
Posted Date:
Apr 14 2026
The position is preferred to be based in Nashville, TN or Atlanta, GA
but may be based anywhere within the assigned region.
The Director of State Government Affairs is responsible for influencing changes to state laws and regulations by lobbying the Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Arkansas State Governments on GSK priorities and issues related to public health and the pharmaceutical industry.
Responsibilities The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following:
Lobbying and Advocacy:
Engage patient advocacy groups, health professional societies, State Departments of Health and trade associations to support GSK business unit needs.
Strategic Leadership : Oversee GSK representation before state governments; serve as the company’s registered lobbyist in state legislatures and executive branch agencies; manage senior executive engagement with Government officials and key business groups.
Policy Influence:
Influence state legislation and regulation affecting GSK’s business interests in Oncology, Vaccines, Specialty, Respiratory and HIV with an emphasis on prevention policy.
Objective Setting:
Identify and establish annual legislative and policy objectives in coordination with Government Affairs management.
Policy Awareness:
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; awareness of key business and tax related policies that could impact GSK’s corporate footprint in Montana.
Contract Lobbyists:
Manage GSK’s contract lobbyists or other consultants in key states as required and ensure compliance with GSK rules and values.
Coalition Building:
Engage in legislative coalition-building and perform other functions designed to ensure a legislative and regulatory environment that recognizes and rewards the value and importance of innovative medicines and prevention of disease.
Opportunity Identification:
Identify legislative and regulatory opportunities that support GSK’s business priorities or have a negative impact on GSK, affecting business planning over many years.
Industry Engagement:
Influence industry trade associations to align their priorities with GSK’s priorities.
Stakeholder Alliances:
Establish alliances with patient advocacy groups, health professional organizations, business associations, or other relevant groups to further GSK’s priorities through transparency and values‑based mechanisms.
Strategic Relationships:
Build long‑term strategic relationships and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver optimal value through strategy, alignment, and execution.
Matrix Teams:
Participate with matrix teams and task forces, both with GSK business units and with external organizations, to advocate GSK priorities; key internal stakeholders include Policy, Federal Government Relations, Patient Advocacy, Medical, Legal, Compliance, and Business Unit Sales/Marketing teams.
Political Action Committee (PAC):
Represent the GSK Employees Political Action Committee and interface with the PAC board members as needed.
Why You? Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
At least 7 years of professional experience working in government or government relations and familiarity with political and policy processes in the mid‑South United States.
Experience developing working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Experience working with numerous internal and external stakeholders in a values‑compliant manner.
50% travel within the geographic footprint outlined for this role is expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct lobbying and familiarity with patient advocacy groups, Departments of Health and health care provider organizations.
Pre‑existing relationships with policy and legislative leaders in Georgia or Tennessee.
Extensive exposure to health care policy with an emphasis in the public health sector.
Expertise in building alliances and coalitions with third‑party and patient advocacy groups.
Possess verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the needs of the role; ability to process complex information and summarize it concisely in writing and/or verbally in a professional manner in a time‑sensitive environment.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Please contact us at usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com for accommodations or assistance to apply.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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