Director, Government Affairs

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

Helps lead public-facing advocacy efforts of the Company on state legislative and related issues. Develops strategy for state government focus that supports the Company’s vision and strategic plan for Government Affairs. Maintains close collaboration with key internal stakeholders to ensure government affairs activities fully support the Company’s annual objectives. Contributes to the development and drives the implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups aligning with business objectives. This is a state lobbying position for the West Region including but not limited to the states of CA, OR, WA, TX, and CO.

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Your Contributions:

• Develops, manages, and coordinates strategies, initiatives, operations, and activities related to state government affairs

• Works cross-functionally with other members of the organization. Ensures internal departments are appropriately informed on issues that could impact the Company’s business

• Directs, supervises and manages outside lobbyists in support of Company priorities

• May represents Neurocrine in multiple external facing roles, including among elected government officials, third party organizations, trade associations, regulatory authorities, and other situations as needed

• Works with key state agencies to  enhance and develop relationships with key officials at these and other relevant organizations

• Coordinates responses to state regulatory inquiries and will be actively involved in drafting comment letters outlining Neurocrine’s response to key issues

• Ensures the Company’s lobbying and campaign contributions are compliant with all appropriate state agencies, laws, rules and regulations

• Creates strategic, coordinated initiatives to expand corporate identity of integrity and responsibility among key external stakeholders

• Prepares state legislative analysis, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders

• In conjunction with Government Affairs strategy, prepares assigned policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions, and provides thought leadership and recommendations

• Researches and recommends company participation in government forums and industry group meetings

• Works with policymakers, leaders of government and industry councils and lobbyists to influence public policy, monitor government initiatives and advocate for specific plans to advance the company’s objectives

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Political Science, or related Field and 15+ years of experience in government affairs. Pharmaceutical experience preferred, but not required.

• Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization

• Applies in-depth knowledge of own function, business / commercial / scientific expertise to solve critical issues successfully and innovatively

• Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact

• Ability to multitask, plan, organize and execute assignments independently while executing initiatives.

• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development skills

• Ability to influence others with or without authority at all levels of the organization

• Proactive, innovative, with good problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a cross functional team and matrix environment

• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills with a managerial presence

• Demonstrated ability to create state government affairs strategies to address corporate and brand objectives

• Identify state issues/regulatory issues/challenges and work with commercial and sales leadership to address corporate objectives.

• Development and implement cross functional strategies with key functions including, managed markets, field reimbursement, sales leadership and other commercial/medical teams as appropriate to ensure alignment of corporate objectives.

• Strong preference for direct expertise in state government -- Legislature, Governor’s office, consulting firm, trade organization or similar.

• Preferred but not required, demonstrated leadership roles in State Government Affairs specific to the pharmaceutical industry, including but not limited to, current or previous leadership roles in PhRMA, BIO or local/regional biotech trade associations.

• Ability to research, track and analyze legislation and regulations and explain business impact in a consistent/concise manner to supervisor, field peers, and internal core functional units

• Deep knowledge of Medicaid and state-financed health care benefit programs and payment systems.

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $188,700.00-$273,200.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.