Sr. Manager, Federal Affairs

### Introduction to Role:

Join our Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit as a Sr. Manager, Federal Affairs. This role is a key member of the federal government affairs and US policy team, located in the Washington, DC office. You will primarily focus on market access, regulatory policy, enterprise development research, and coordination of business priorities of the Corporate and Government Affairs team.

### Accountabilities:

In this role, you will conduct research and data analysis to support company priorities, manage coordination across various teams, develop summaries of key legislative hearings and bills, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and act as a team lead for strategic campaigns that advance our corporate reputation and policy objectives on Capitol Hill and in the White House.

### Key Responsibilities:

– Conduct research and data analysis and insights, in support of company priorities, in alignment with senior leadership.
– Manage coordination and organizational alignment across Corporate and Government Affairs leadership, specifically federal government affairs, federal partnerships, and the U.S. policy team.
– Develop summaries of key legislative hearings and bills through researching market trends and policy position statements, in support of the policy and advocacy teams.
– Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, attending key meetings and representing the company.
– Act as a team contact and lead for plans regarding key strategic campaigns that advance our corporate reputation and policy objectives on Capitol Hill and in the White House.

### Essential Skills/Experience:

– Bachelor’s Degree
– 3-5+ years of relevant work experience in public policy, public affairs, government affairs, public health, vaccines policy, issues management, or related business areas.
– Experience juggling multiple deadlines
– Expertise in distilling sophisticated policy concepts into plain language
– Skilled at managing cross-functional partner relations in a fast-paced environment.
– Skilled at Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

### Desired Skills/Experience:

– Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
– Experience working on Capitol Hill, at a Federal agency, or at The White House
– Experience briefing senior executives
– Understanding of and experience working with or adjacent to the pharma sector

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by results and use our unique blend of science and commercial knowledge to spot opportunities and drive outcomes. We are a global team filled with the smartest minds where diversity is our strength. We strive to create a place where everyone is empowered to speak up and share ideas. We are shaping patient care for the future, working along the whole experience to give hope to billions of lives across the world. Join us as we redefine the future towards our vision to be the leader in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory, and Immunology by 2025.

Ready to fuel your ambition and break new ground? Apply now to be part of our journey!

### Closing Date:

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.