Director, State Policy – Government Relations

🔥 17 hours ago

🌾 Iowa, Minnesota – Remote

🌾 Iowa – Remote ❄️ Minnesota – Remote

💵 $176.6k - $294.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Pfizer

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1849

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2023-05

Consulting • Marketing • Pharmaceuticals

Pfizer is a pharmaceutical company that has been at the forefront of scientific innovation for 175 years. The company is dedicated to improving health and well-being at every stage of life by providing access to safe, effective, and affordable medicines and healthcare services. Pfizer focuses on delivering innovative therapies, particularly in the field of cancer treatments, as it continues to progress in transforming the healthcare landscape.

📋 Description

• Lead a defined portfolio of state policy priorities and government relations responsibilities in Iowa, Minnesota, and other states identified by SPGR leadership • Develop and support implementation of coordinated national and state policy positions and strategies aligned with business and enterprise objectives • Serve as enterprise-wide subject matter expert and point of accountability for assigned state policy issues • Develop policy platforms, principles, legislative language, backgrounders, research summaries, comment letters, testimony drafts, and talking points • Analyze, forecast, and communicate legislative and regulatory developments and their implications to internal stakeholders and senior leaders • Develop strategies to generate policy evidence through consulting firms and academics • Participate in trade association workgroups and represent Pfizer in policy coalitions, forums, and legislative hearings • Develop strategies to influence the policy environment and state policymakers, regulators, government officials, opinion leaders, and the public • Monitor state legislation and regulations affecting Pfizer policy priorities • Identify and analyze emerging political and policy issues • Develop and execute lobbying strategies • Collaborate with Pfizer colleagues, contract lobbyists, and third-party stakeholders to achieve legislative and regulatory objectives • Supervise outreach and communication to state and local policymakers • Supervise grassroots and political action programs and maximize PAC and advocacy impact • Plan and manage a budget within established guidelines

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred • Minimum of 8 years of experience in state policy or related function with Bachelor's degree; 7+ years with master's/MBA; 5+ years with PhD, JD, or PharmD • Significant experience in state healthcare policy and state government relations • Demonstrated ability to analyze legislative and regulatory proposals and translate them into practical business and policy recommendations • Strong understanding of state governmental processes, healthcare policy, and political environments • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting policy materials and executive-level communications • Ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, trade association partners, policymakers, regulators, and legislative staff • Ability to manage multiple policy and state issue priorities across numerous jurisdictions simultaneously • Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer • Permanent work authorization in the United States required • U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future • Ability to operate a Pfizer company car • Travel expectations: 50% of the time

🏖️ Benefits

• Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 20.0% of base salary • Share-based long-term incentive program eligibility • 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions • Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution • Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage • Potential relocation assistance based on business needs and/or eligibility • Pfizer company car operation