Director, State Government Affairs

🕒 July 10

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $214.2k - $245.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Definium Therapeutics

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2019

🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare • Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

Definium Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing precision psychedelic-derived therapeutics for psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. The company focuses on pharmaceutically optimized formulations of lysergide (LSD) and an R-enantiomer of MDMA to treat conditions such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, advancing candidates through preclinical and clinical trials with a science-led, evidence-backed approach.

📋 Description

• Monitor state legislation and regulatory activities, advising on relevant policy proposals and actions • Work with cross-functional teams to analyze potential impacts to Definium • Develop and execute strategies to shape state policy and advance enterprise priorities • Develop strategic initiatives and policy positions • Draft written comments and analyze complex health care policies • Conduct direct lobbying and engage third-party groups and coalitions • Develop proactive and reactive policy agendas supporting Definium’s pipeline • Assess the public policy environment and recommend legislative or regulatory action • Maintain relationships with key state and regional stakeholders • Build stakeholder partnerships and advocacy coalitions advancing mental health awareness, patient access, and policy priorities • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align advocacy strategies with commercial and regulatory objectives • Report to the Vice President of Government Affairs and Alliance Development

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum BS or BA degree required • Minimum 8 years of experience in Government, Government Affairs, Public Affairs, and/or Policy • Extensive knowledge of the U.S. health care system, specifically in finance, payment structures, and benefit design • Consistent record in identifying policy trends affecting public health • Proven ability to plan and execute a comprehensive, proactive government affairs strategy with local, regional and state elected officials • Previous experience in a pharmaceutical company or healthcare trade association preferred • Demonstrated project team orientation and ability to work cross-functionally • Business acumen and professionalism required to gain the respect of industry, advocate, and policy stakeholders • Ability to bring together cross functional internal stakeholders and advance projects forward to resolution and action • Subject matter expertise in general health care issues • Demonstrated ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions • Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders, with an ability to influence for greater outcomes • Strong team player with a customer service approach and solution orientation • Attention to detail and ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, and with external partners and vendors • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Field-based position with up to 50% domestic travel

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents • 401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date • Flexible time off • Generous parental leave • Some fun fringe perks!