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AbbVie · 7 hours ago

Director, State Government Affairs North Region

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

AbbVie is a company dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines to address serious health issues. The Director, State Government Affairs is responsible for developing and executing lobbying and advocacy strategies to influence state legislative and regulatory environments, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advance AbbVie’s business objectives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with state policymakers and regulators, including Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Attorneys Generals and members of the state legislature in the selected region and with external stakeholders to advance AbbVie’s state policy goals

Set the lobbying and advocacy strategy to shape state legislative and regulatory activity, including direct engagement with policymakers, regulators, third-party groups, and coalitions. Assess the state political and public policy environment to determine where action is advisable, make recommendations on AbbVie’s approach, and manage internal expectations regarding legislative and regulatory impacts. Represent AbbVie in matters impacting the company, proactively evaluate legislation and regulations, and assess opportunities and threats to AbbVie’s interests

Collaborate with the U.S. Strategic Alliances Director to provide state legislative and political expertise, supporting the development and execution of comprehensive policy advocacy strategies in partnership with state and local stakeholders to advance AbbVie’s goals across state capitals

Be a strategic business partner with cross-functional internal business stakeholders – including Federal Government Affairs, U.S. Policy & Analytics, Commercial, Legal, Market Access, Corporate Affairs and Regional and District managers – within position’s assigned region - to leverage state advocacy strategies. Engage with these key business stakeholders and partner with the Government Affairs Therapeutic Area Strategies team to understand commercial objectives in order to develop creative legislative, regulatory, policy, and political solutions tailored to the position’s region to drive business objectives

Represent AbbVie at state legislative and political events, including leading state trade association task forces and coalitions and drive trade association action on key issues of importance to AbbVie. Develop engagement plans for key national groups affecting state policy and political initiatives (RGA, DGA, NCOIL, CSG, etc.). Work closely with Federal Government Affairs to manage the intersection of state and national politics, policy, lawmakers, and associations

Hire and manage outside consultants within region, including setting objectives, defining missions and ensuring execution in support of state legislative strategies

Develop and oversee the regional state government affairs budget to strategically allocate resources for state activities and initiatives, ensuring AbbVie’s goals are met

Ensure rigorous lobbying and political giving compliance of all legally required registrations for the corporation, staff and outside counsel within the position’s region

Qualification

Lobbying experienceState policy expertiseHealth care knowledgePolitical strategy developmentStakeholder engagementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related fields such as health care administration, political science, public administration or policy

Strong executive presence necessary to engage effectively with high-profile stakeholders such as elected officials, executives and a variety of external constituencies; including ability to influence and navigate political landscape

Eight to ten years' experience in lobbying, public administration, political party activity, legislative staff work, or related experience

Demonstrated ability to master complex policy and legislative issues, think creatively, and develop innovative strategies and solutions

Possesses thorough knowledge of major state health programs—including Medicaid—and state finance and appropriations processes, as well as a deep understanding of private healthcare marketplace dynamics such as insurance, drug benefit plans, and key payer strategies (e.g., PBMs, pharmacies, employers, consumers)

Ability to act independently and demonstrate sound business judgment within the scope of broad guidelines

Demonstrated ability to create and implement comprehensive GA strategies that include lobbying, association engagement, third party advocacy, media, and other Government Affairs tools that result in successful engagement of external groups and individuals

Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, the ability to speak and write persuasively and with clarity, strong organizational skills, flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements, resourcefulness and creativity, strong attention to detail, a proven track record of being able to work under deadlines and an ability to work collaboratively in a fluid organizational environment

Expertise in developing PowerPoint presentations for internal audiences, with a proven ability to translate complex policy issues into clear and engaging content for internal stakeholders, while ensuring meticulous attention to detail and consistency in messaging

Works well in a team environment and enjoys a collegial, yet highly demanding culture while effectively collaborating with business leaders and other internal stakeholders

Candidates must also have comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications

Domestic travel (50 percent) required