Vertex · 2 months ago
State Government Affairs Director- field-based CA, AZ, NV, HI, AK
Arizona - Field Based
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $299K/yr
7+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals Inc is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Director of State Government Affairs will be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s state/regional government affairs and public policy strategy, working closely with multiple functional areas to lead public policy efforts and advance company goals.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Developing, coordinating, and leading the company’s state/regional public policy efforts
Working collaboratively with communications, patient advocacy, policy, medical affairs, and marketing departments to ensure that state public policy goals are aligned to meet company objectives and most effectively serve the needs of patients
Analyzing and monitoring legislation, regulations, and political activity relating to issues that may impact Vertex
Drives strategy and creates plans of actions to impact policy change
Developing and maintaining high-level relationships with government officials, community leaders, advocacy groups, external organizations, and stakeholders to achieve Vertex goals
Collaborating with and facilitating advocacy coalitions for specific public policy goals, including rare disease awareness and Vertex's commercial and pipeline disease area policy issues
Leads complex cross-functional initiatives that have impact across the team
Developing as necessary written analyses, testimony and background materials in support of Vertex objectives
Leveraging pre-existing relationships as well as facilitating partnerships with additional community-based organizations and coalitions to reach public policy and company goals
In partnership with cross-functional partners, integrating Vertex’s public relations objectives with the state/regional public policy strategy and identifying additional opportunities to increase rare disease awareness and disease burden awareness, especially around Vertex's commercial and pipeline disease areas
Managing contract lobbyists and overseeing compliance with state laws for lobbyist registration, reporting and political contributions
Identifying and pursuing additional opportunities to advance our company’s business objectives
Fulfilling other duties/projects as assigned
Exemplifying Vertex’s core values in fulfilling these job duties
Field Travel required 40-50% (Incumbent resides in the region California preferred)
Qualification
Required
Minimum of seven to ten years current and relevant experience in state government affairs, state government or at a major trade association with significant direct lobbying experience
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with members of the legislature, administration and other government and community leaders
Significant knowledge of state legislative and regulatory systems
Demonstrated outstanding strategic planning, communication and presentation skills
Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree preferred) in science, law, government or public policy
A high level of energy and passion toward patients, science and public health
Proven teamwork and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact and influence all levels of business
Detail-oriented, self-initiating, well-organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and independently
Demonstrated ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions
Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment along with demonstrated integrity on the job
A desire to work in the corporate culture of a highly innovative company aimed at redefining health and transforming lives with new medicines
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred in science, law, government or public policy
Pharmaceutical or healthcare sector experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
A generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)
And so much more
Company
Vertex
Vendor intelligence that combs through your supplier, manufacturer, logistics data to detect where you're leaving money on the table.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase