Overview
The State Policy & Government Affairs Director will serve as a key member of Regeneron Pharmaceutical’s Public Policy & Government Affairs (PP&GA) team, responsible for developing and executing state-level policy strategies that advance the company’s mission to ensure patient access to innovative therapies. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to shape policy outcomes and support business objectives across therapeutic areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive state government affairs strategy aligned with Regeneron’s policy and business priorities, focusing on patient access, affordability, and innovation.
- Monitor, analyze, and influence state legislation, regulation, and policy trends impacting biopharmaceutical development, reimbursement, and access (e.g., drug pricing reforms, PBM regulation, prior authorization, step therapy, Medicaid policies).
- Lead engagement with state policymakers, including legislators, governors’ offices, Medicaid agencies, and regulatory bodies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders such as state trade associations, patient advocacy organizations, provider groups, and industry coalitions.
- Represent Regeneron in state-based coalitions and industry associations, shaping collective advocacy strategies.
- Partner closely with federal policy, reimbursement, legal, compliance, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and coordination across policy strategies.
- Provide strategic guidance and insights to internal leadership on state policy risks and opportunities, including emerging trends that may impact product access and commercialization.
- Support the development of advocacy materials, including policy briefs, comment letters, testimony, and stakeholder communications.
- Coordinate and support state-level stakeholder engagement opportunities, including legislative briefings, roundtables, and site visits.
- Serve as a trusted internal advisor, bringing strategic, politically astute perspectives to advance Regeneron’s policy objectives.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MPP, MPH, MBA) preferred.
- Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in state government affairs, public policy, or healthcare policy, preferably within the biopharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
- Strong understanding of state healthcare policy, including Medicaid, commercial insurance markets, drug pricing, and utilization management tools.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range (annually) $183,100.00 – $305,200.00. Benefits include health and wellness programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company’s business.
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