Director, Federal Government Affairs - Senate Finance - House W&M Democrats
GSK LLP, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Director, Federal Government Affairs at GSK
The Director, Federal Government Affairs at GSK is responsible for strategic engagement with U.S. federal policymakers and the Executive Branch to advance the company's public policy priorities and regulatory interests. This role involves influencing legislative and regulatory outcomes, building relationships with key policymakers, developing coalitions with third-party external partners, and collaborating with cross-functional internal partners to support GSK's mission of improving health through innovation. This pivotal role will involve direct engagement with Congress and the Executive Branch to champion GSK's priorities and advocate for critical issues within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following: Legislative Advocacy & Committee Engagement Stakeholder & Coalition Engagement Internal Communication & Reporting Representation of GSK's PAC Compliance and Political Engagement Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field 7+ years' experience working in any combination of the following areas (a government agency, Capitol Hill, trade association, or corporate government affairs team). Experience in policy making with at least one of the following House or Senate committees (Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, Senate Health Education Labor Pension (HELP), House Energy & Commerce). Experience in co-developing and implementing external engagement strategies with internal Business Partners (commercial and gov't affairs) to advance commercial policy priorities. Experience analyzing legislative policies, assessing their implications for commercial stakeholders, and communicating recommended actions. Experience contributing to and influencing engagement strategies with coalitions, trade associations, and/or industry working groups to further commercial policy priorities. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPP, MBA) preferred. Strong understanding of the intersection between legislative policy and commercial healthcare interests Proficiency at translating business priorities into legislative and policy influence. Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, Medicare/Medicaid policy, pharmaceutical pricing, trade, or corporate tax issues. Experience advocating before tax-writing and health committees. Proactive self-starter who can see "around the corner" for issues coming out of Congress and the Administration that will impact the business. Ability to establish and foster relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling advocacy materials and represent GSK effectively in high-stakes settings. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. 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.
The Director, Federal Government Affairs at GSK is responsible for strategic engagement with U.S. federal policymakers and the Executive Branch to advance the company's public policy priorities and regulatory interests. This role involves influencing legislative and regulatory outcomes, building relationships with key policymakers, developing coalitions with third-party external partners, and collaborating with cross-functional internal partners to support GSK's mission of improving health through innovation. This pivotal role will involve direct engagement with Congress and the Executive Branch to champion GSK's priorities and advocate for critical issues within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following: Legislative Advocacy & Committee Engagement Stakeholder & Coalition Engagement Internal Communication & Reporting Representation of GSK's PAC Compliance and Political Engagement Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field 7+ years' experience working in any combination of the following areas (a government agency, Capitol Hill, trade association, or corporate government affairs team). Experience in policy making with at least one of the following House or Senate committees (Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, Senate Health Education Labor Pension (HELP), House Energy & Commerce). Experience in co-developing and implementing external engagement strategies with internal Business Partners (commercial and gov't affairs) to advance commercial policy priorities. Experience analyzing legislative policies, assessing their implications for commercial stakeholders, and communicating recommended actions. Experience contributing to and influencing engagement strategies with coalitions, trade associations, and/or industry working groups to further commercial policy priorities. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPP, MBA) preferred. Strong understanding of the intersection between legislative policy and commercial healthcare interests Proficiency at translating business priorities into legislative and policy influence. Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, Medicare/Medicaid policy, pharmaceutical pricing, trade, or corporate tax issues. Experience advocating before tax-writing and health committees. Proactive self-starter who can see "around the corner" for issues coming out of Congress and the Administration that will impact the business. Ability to establish and foster relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling advocacy materials and represent GSK effectively in high-stakes settings. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. 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.