Director, Government Affairs

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Government Affairs will play a critical role in securing and expanding GeneDx’s leadership position in the genetic testing market, with a focus on exome and genome sequencing. As a member of the GeneDx Market Access team, this individual will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive government affairs strategy that advocates for policies enhancing provider and patient access to GeneDx services while ensuring meaningful reimbursement. The Director will collaborate closely with Market Access teammates, who maintain relationships with commercial and government payors, to influence legislation and policy changes that support GeneDx’s mission to accelerate rare disease diagnoses and improve outcomes for pediatric patients.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead the GeneDx government affairs strategy to secure and expand coverage and reimbursement for GeneDx genetic testing services through federal and state legislative channels.
• Internal Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the GeneDx government affairs subject matter expert both within and outside the Market Access Team, partnering closely with Market Access colleagues to accelerate their pursuit of expanded access and reimbursement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with government officials, legislators, and industry groups to advocate for policies that improve access and expand GeneDx’s presence in the genomic testing market.
• Representation & Advocacy: Serve as GeneDx’s representative in key policy discussions with lawmakers, ensuring the company’s interests in access, reimbursement, and market growth are prioritized.
• Lobbyist Management: Retain and manage relationships with lobbyists in key states to drive GeneDx’s legislative and policy goals with in-state counsel.
• Legislation Tracking & Analysis: Proactively track key bills and the implementation of relevant laws, informing all areas of the company about the expected impact.
• Partnership Building: Collaborate with patient advocacy organizations, professional societies, industry partners, and healthcare providers to support and influence policy initiatives that enhance patient access and expand market opportunities for GeneDx’s services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position may supervise external consultants and/or lobbying partners.

EDUCATION/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health, or a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7-8 years of experience in US Government Affairs on the state level with a focus on healthcare or life sciences.
• Strong working knowledge of Medicaid coverage and funding mechanisms.
• Experience in laboratory, genomics, and/or rare disease is highly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This role is primarily remote, with 20-50% travel required.