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Associate Director, Federal Government Affairs

Scorpion Therapeutics · Washington, DC, USA ·

Pay:
150.000
Job type:
Full Time

Role

Associate Director, Federal Government Affairs at Takeda, responsible for shaping advocacy strategies to influence federal legislation, policy, and regulatory activities relevant to biopharma.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing strategies to engage Congress, the White House, and agencies
  • Building and maintaining stakeholder networks
  • Supporting lobbying and advocacy efforts
  • Monitoring legislative opportunities
  • Representing Takeda in industry groups

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 7+ years in advocacy or policy, with proven relationship-building, strategic thinking, and policy influence skills
  • Strong writing, project management, and cross-cultural collaboration abilities are essential
  • Experience with stakeholder engagement in pharma policy, legislative monitoring, and advocacy within a regulated environment are key

Travel and Location

Travel up to 15% within the US; minimal international travel.

High-value specifics include Washington, D.C. location, hybrid work setup, and focus on biopharma policy impacting commercial, clinical, and operational practices.

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