Senior Director Federal Government Advocacy

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Senior Director, Federal Government Advocacy
The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the firm's federal government relations function and for the strategic development and implementation of federal government relations and advocacy strategy and activities to support business objectives of the company. Representing the firm at industry and political events, industry briefings and association and coalition meetings. Development of proactive plans, objectives, policies, and strategies that affect the company’s business operations, its standing with key government officials and influencers at the federal level. Leads the federal advocacy center of excellence and works collaboratively with public policy, political operations and sate advocacy colleagues to ensure a unified approach to federal advocacy. Monitors, analyzes and prioritizes emerging regulatory and legislative issues affecting the firm and its business units; consults with Public Policy team colleagues and with middle and senior level management across the organization to determine the impact on business practices, operational costs and efficiencies, and profitability. Collaborates with the public policy team to prepare recommendations on federal policy positions and course of action to the Vice President and to other executives; participates in the firm's Policy Committee activities to ensure corporate alignment on issues; key issues include Medicare and Medicaid Rx Reimbursement, drug pricing, pandemic and emergency preparedness, drug shortages, counterfeit/pedigree and distribution issues; Tax, Rx Drug Shortage legislation etc.. Partners with Policy and Advocacy team members to lead the development of a federal risk registrar and revitalization of federal issues of focus within the firm's Policy Committee. Represents the firm as a Congressional lobbyist. Maintains and builds contacts and develops impactful relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, Committee staff and other key organizations. Builds relationships and serves as the firm's key point of contact with Federal legislators and administration officials, the administration and other executive branch agencies that regulate the firm. Participates in political fundraisers, introducing the firm to Members of Congress and staff to help broaden exposure to the firm. Manages federal consultants and ensures federal government advocacy strategies are effective. Elevates political and economic profile of the firm with Federal lawmakers and regulators; plans and conducts facility tours, meetings with the firm executives and other events that build relationships and stature of the firm. Creates and executes innovative federal advocacy strategies to favorably influence legislation and regulations; educates public officials and staff, holds meetings with the firm experts, and participates in industry lobbying activities; works closely and partners with public policy and political programs team experts to develop effective grassroots advocacy programs that leverage the firm's geographic footprint, team members, customers and suppliers across the country; serves on internal and external work groups. Provides political and strategic legislative expertise on activities critical to achieving corporate policy objectives. Provides direction and support for key customers, trade associations and other business stakeholders on issues. Serves as representative and spokesperson for the firm with HDA federal committee, industry colleagues and supply chain customers and suppliers; partners with public policy team to ensure the firm's federal policy objectives are incorporated into HDA policy positions and provides leadership on lobbying and policy-making initiatives. Supports the development and growth of the firm's Political Action Committee; implements programs to generate new PAC members, including presentations, promotional events and publication of the PAC newsletter. Bachelor’s Degree is required, Law Degree is a plus. Should have 10+ Capitol Hill or government affairs and/or Administration experience with thorough understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process. Should have experience as a leader in federal government relations within a corporate setting and will have 10+ years of experience as a government affairs executive, an attorney with a government affairs portfolio, a senior congressional staffer, or as a senior public servant in a relevant government department or agency. Knowledge of healthcare and/or pharmaceutical/pharmacy issues, Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement, CMS, CDC, HHS FDA regulatory policies is preferred.

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