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Cencora · 2 months ago

Director U.S. Federal Government Advocacy & Policy [Executive Branch]

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$124K/yr - $191K/yr

10+ years exp

Cencora is an innovative company dedicated to creating healthier futures, and they are seeking a Director of U.S. Federal Government Advocacy & Policy. This role involves executing strategic government affairs and policy development to support business objectives, engaging with government officials and stakeholders, and representing Cencora at industry and political events.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute a government affairs strategy that aligns with Cencora's business objectives, fostering relationships with key policymakers, Administration officials, Members of Congress/Senate, and government officials

Analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting the healthcare industry, preparing advocacy materials and position papers to articulate Cencora’s stance

Work with internal teams to align advocacy efforts and engage external stakeholders, including industry associations and patient advocacy groups, to support Cencora’s initiatives (e.g., meeting with key customers and/or presenting updates to them)

Lead grassroots advocacy efforts and build coalitions with other organizations to promote shared policy goals that benefit Cencora

Serve as Cencora’s representative in meetings with government officials and at industry events, effectively communicating the company’s interests

Develop and implement communication strategies to convey Cencora’s policy positions to diverse audiences, including customers, the federal government, media and industry stakeholders

Track and report on legislative developments, providing timely updates to leadership and recommending actionable strategies

Develop policy and regulatory responses to the Administration (i.e., executive orders) and proposed regulations (i.e., comment letters)

Fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Ensure all government affairs activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, promoting ethical standards in advocacy efforts

Builds relationships and serves as Cencora’s key point of contact with Federal legislators and regulatory officials, the Administration and other executive branch agencies

Participates in political fundraisers, introducing Cencora to Members of Congress and staff to help broaden exposure to Cencora

Partners with the political operations team to support development and growth of Cencora’s Political Action Committee; partners with the political operations team and internal business leaders to understand the needs of key business units and implements a strategy and resources to develop policy and political engagement; implements programs to generate new PAC members, including solicitation materials, presentations, promotional events and publication of the PAC newsletter

Ability to travel over 30% of the time

Qualification

Government Affairs StrategyHealthcare Policy KnowledgeLegislative Processes UnderstandingMedicareMedicaid ReimbursementFDA Regulatory PoliciesAnalytical SkillsLeadership PotentialIssue ResolutionEffective CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelors Degree required, Law Degree a plus

Requires ten years (10) of government affairs and/or Administration experience with thorough understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes

Five (5) years of management experience

Experience as a government affairs professional, an attorney with a government affairs portfolio, a congressional staffer, or as a public servant in a relevant government department or agency is required

Knowledge of healthcare and/or pharmaceutical/pharmacy issues, Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement and FDA regulatory policies is important and preferred

Ability to manage

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently

Leadership potential

Ability to navigate and address complex policy challenges and conflict

Sound judgement and intuitiveness

Preferred

Knowledge of healthcare and/or pharmaceutical/pharmacy issues, Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement and FDA regulatory policies is important and preferred