Director – Federal Government Affairs

Director – Federal Government Affairs

Requirements

• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience/ service on Capitol Hill or relevant private sector professional experience
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in interpreting and distilling complex information
• Excellent organizational and project management skills—demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple work streams
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including trade associations and coalitions, and ability to proactively drive consensus
• Ability to maintain good working relationships, internally and externally
• Travel as required

Responsibilities

• Represent BMS before the U.S. Congress, primarily with Senate Democrats, on company specific issues as well as issues of importance to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs and US Policy & Government Affairs and Policy Communications (USPGAPC) and internal business partners to ensure an aligned approach and pursuit of Enterprise goals and priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Members of Congress and their staff that will distinguish the company as a leader in the biopharmaceutical space while proactively advancing company objectives.
• Navigate the legislative and political environment and create (and implement) comprehensive strategies to address regulatory, legislative and policy issues that may impact BMS.
• Engage with external groups, including trade associations, to influence internal decisions and ensure alignment with BMS goals and priorities.
• Execute tactics around the company’s Political Action Committee focused on political giving strategy and internal growth.
• Provide updates and presentations to internal colleagues on developments in Washington, DC.
• Manage federal engagement by BMS consultants.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.