Director of Government Affairs

THE POSITION

142 Million Lives were treated with our medications in 2022. Millions more lives were impacted because those people got the critical medications they needed. From the beginning, Genentech has been a team of highly dedicated, passionate individuals. We are a place where people are

united around a single purpose and an ambitious vision. Together, we aspire to deliver ever better health outcomes for patients while lowering overall healthcare costs.

The Opportunity

The Director of Government Affairs will be responsible for initiating and executing comprehensive strategies around priorities in Washington that will support Genentech’s mission to bring innovative treatments to patients. The individual will be responsible for implementing an outreach strategy with Members of the United States Congress that showcases Genentech as a science-driven and patient- focused business whose priority is to shape the policy landscape through credible engagement.  The Director will monitor and analyze policies, trends and activities in Washington and will be responsible for communicating the business impact to key external and internal stakeholders.

• In this role, you will cultivate and maintain relationships with Republican Members of Congress and their staff, the Administration, and federal agencies that will distinguish the company as a leader in the biopharmaceutical space while proactively advancing company objectives.
• You will also navigate the legislative and political environment to address regulatory, legislative and policy issues that may impact corporate growth and profitability.  Focus areas will include core healthcare issues relating to reimbursement and FDA policies in addition to other non-healthcare related issues such as tax, trade and intellectual property.
• You will create and implement comprehensive legislative and regulatory strategies through engagement with key internal business partners, congressional and 3rd party stakeholders.
• The Director will engage with internal colleagues to ensure that business decision-makers have a strong understanding of the political and policy landscape in Washington.
• You will cultivate unified philosophy through work with others in government affairs in pursuit of overarching objectives.
• Integrate Genentech’s outside consultants effectively in the development of policy and political strategies.
• Execute tactics around the company’s Political Action Committee focused on political giving strategy and internal growth.
• Occasional travel to corporate headquarters in San Francisco and to other events as necessary.

Who You Are

• You possess a BA or BS Degree.
• You have 7-10 years experience working on or with Capitol Hill and an understanding of the legislative and political process..
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare and expertise in issues of critical importance to the company and its business.
• You have experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including trade associations and coalitions, and the ability to proactively drive objectives by effectively bringing individuals together.
• The candidate must be able to utilize strong oral and written skills in order to communicate targeted messages to a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• The candidate must possess an ability to set clear objectives and effectively implement comprehensive government affairs strategies that include lobbying, coalition building, messaging, material generation and other means necessary in order to meet defined goals.
• The candidate must be a motivated individual who can provide strategic direction while working collaboratively as part of a government affairs team.

Preferred Skills

• Strong relationships with Senate Republicans and key committees.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Washington DC is $159,900 – $269,900.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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