Director, Federal Government Affairs

Position reports to: Head, Federal Government Affairs

Location: Person must be commutable to our Washington, DC office 2-3 days a week.  Work from home is allowed in a hybrid nature.

This pivotal role will involve direct engagement with Congress and the Executive Branch to champion GSK's priorities, advance GSK’s federal policy agenda, and advocate for critical issues within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.

Government Lobbying and Engagement: Engage in strategic lobbying efforts targeting the U.S. Federal Government. Collaborate with patient advocacy groups, health professional societies, and trade associations to champion GSK's business needs and industry concerns.

Legislative Advocacy: Petition Congressional leadership and Congressional Committees to pass legislation that aligned with GSK’s interests. Also, develop consensus positions with Congressional organizations, such as GSK’s home-state delegations, the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional disease caucuses, and pro-market Congressional health caucuses to enable them to advocate GSK’s positions with their Congressional colleagues.

Identify Opportunities and Risks: Continuously monitor legislative and regulatory landscapes, identifying opportunities that align with GSK's priorities and anticipating potential challenges that could impact the company's long-term plans.

Influence Industry Priorities: Collaborate with industry trade associations to ensure their agendas align with GSK's priorities and objectives.

Stakeholder Relationship Building: Establish alliances with relevant external organizations, such as legislative advocacy organizations, patient advocacy groups, and health professional organizations to advance GSK's objectives. Ensure transparency and ethical funding practices in strategy development and relationship-building.

Strategic Communication: Develop and nurture long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Facilitate optimal value delivery through strategic alignment and effective execution.

Collaborative Advocacy: Engage in matrix teams and task forces, collaborating with GSK business units and external organizations to advocate for GSK's priorities.

Coordinate Government Affairs Efforts: Work in tandem with other Government Affairs team members to ensure cohesive efforts and consistent messaging.

Consultant Risk Management and Alignment: Direct the activities of GSK consultants, ensuring alignment with GSK's priorities and compliance with internal regulations and values.

Representation of GSK’s PAC: Act as the representative for the GSK Employees Political Action Committee (PAC).

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years' experience in direct lobbying or current relevant federal government service with a track record of successful outcomes.
• Minimum 4+ years' experience in government operations with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare legislation, regulations, and policy landscape.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred
• Experience developing strategies and maintaining a strategic mindset with a focus on flawless execution of key projects to achieve business results
• Self-starter with proactive approach, excellent time management, and prioritization skills
• Experience leading and managing several projects at a time
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Experience presenting to, communicating with, and influencing senior management
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to work in complex matrix teams.
• Demonstrated experience translating commercial and policy objectives into an aligned and actionable strategic plan.

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Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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