Director, Corporate & State Government Affairs – NY, NJ, PA

🕒 September 26

🏖️ New Jersey, New York, +1 more states – Remote

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote 🗽 New York – Remote 🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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AstraZeneca

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1999

🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2023-02

Healthcare • Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. It primarily works in areas of oncology, cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory diseases. With operations in over 100 countries, AstraZeneca is dedicated to scientific research and a commitment to providing effective treatments and improving patient health across a wide array of conditions.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement regional reputation strategies across New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey • Enhance corporate reputation, community presence, and visibility of innovative R&D sites • Lead therapeutic flagship programs with multiple stakeholders and commercial teams • Build and implement regional community engagement strategies • Serve as registered lobbyist for the region and lead state-based lobbying campaigns • Integrate state policy within public and private payer strategies to improve brand access • Lead early-diagnosis initiatives with public health officials, patient groups, and subject matter experts • Build relationships with elected officials, governors, executive agencies, trade associations, think tanks, and third-party allies • Lead engagement with national political organizations and committees • Advance sustainability and health equity initiatives • Participate in PAC grassroots solicitations, fundraisers, education, and recruitment • Build positive community ecosystems and support US expansion initiatives • Provide expertise on local state public policy, legislative matters, and strategy • Align state-related business objectives across commercial, market access, legal, sales, and marketing teams • Analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives and emerging issues • Develop legislative and regulatory strategies supporting brand objectives • Allocate resources, manage budgets, evaluate consultants, and manage contract lobbyists and strategic alliance managers • Liaise with Corporate Affairs partners and federal government affairs lobbyists • Develop state strategies addressing the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal mandates • Integrate AstraZeneca business goals and respond to emerging political issues

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree • Reside within New York, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey, with preference for New York state • 6–8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry • Strong public speaking skills • Strong negotiation and advocacy skills • Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and political processes • Strong internal stakeholder and alliance-building capabilities • Amenable to lobbyists' travel/schedule, including late-night, off-hour, and weekend responsibilities • Up to 40% travel required • Desirable: 8+ years of experience in government, politics, or government affairs, including at least 6 years in the biopharmaceutical or related space • Desirable: interpersonal communications, public speaking, and writing skills • Desirable: experience with large public affairs projects enhancing corporate visibility and supporting growth and expansion • Desirable: deep knowledge of healthcare industry, public and private payers, supply chains, and state/federal political influence on the pharmaceutical business • Desirable: cross-functional experience across sales, market access, medical affairs, and corporate affairs in a highly matrixed organization • Desirable: proficiency in standard business software applications • Desirable: experience with ally development, public relations, and healthcare policy

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible benefits offering, empowering employees to choose benefits that work for them • Rewards aligned to performance • Personal development support • Inclusive and equitable workplace • Disability accommodations available upon request • Sustainability and health equity initiatives • Opportunities to work across teams, functions, and the globe • Opportunity to grow abilities, skills, and knowledge • Employer recognition including GTAA Top Employer Award and Top 100 Employers Award

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