Senior Director and Global Head of Government Affairs, Advocacy and Public Policy

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom, and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades, we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

Job Profile Title: Sr Director, Global Government Affairs, Advocacy and Policy

Business Title: Senior Director and Global Head of Government Affairs, Advocacy, and Public Policy (GA2P2)

Department: Global Access, Advocacy, and Public Policy (GA2P2)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview:

The position is responsible for timely and proactively determining the short and long-term impact of changes in the healthcare system and corresponding public policy (international, US federal, and state) issues affecting diabetes treatment and care in the health ecosystems of the US and key ex-US regions critical for Insulet’s short-term and long-term success.

This role will provide strategic insights on the pulse of the diabetes patient populations and ensure strong collaborations with US-focused and international/global healthcare professional and patient diabetes advocacy groups. This role will further develop and expand advocacy and policy strategies and execute diabetes-specific advocacy and policy plans with a US and global scope.

Responsibilities

• Direct the gathering and synthesis of actionable insights on US and global policy and broader health ecosystem issues affecting diabetes care, in collaboration with US and international internal stakeholders and external partners. Identify and communicate healthcare US and global quality issues for diabetes care priorities to appropriate internal and external stakeholders. As part of this, stay current with relevant information and resources regarding industry and key US and ex-US healthcare legislation.
• Work closely with the commercial and other stakeholder teams and counterparts at these levels to drive the linkage of the above-mentioned insights and issues to broader strategic US and global business needs.
• Collaborate with the global and regional matrix team (e.g., marketing, medical, value and access, ESG worldwide) to drive the building of alignment, completion of deliverables, and, eventually, the development of a cross-functional business position and multi-disciplinary strategies and tactics to address business issues/needs with a focus on policy and quality of diabetes treatment and care in the US and globally. Drive the development and execution of external policy positions, strategies, and contingency plans in accordance with these strategies and tactics.
• Develop and foster relationships at senior influencer/stakeholder level with relevant US-focused and global policy-shaping and setting organizations (including industry associations like AdvaMed), patient advocacy and professional medical/nursing/pharmacy societies with a primary focus on issues affecting patient/physician dialogue and access to quality diabetes treatment and care in the US and globally. Leverage these relationships to enable the execution of our cross-functional external engagement strategies.
• Ensure appropriate exposure of information is communicated to internal and external audiences. Responsible for timely and strategically (co-)developing and preparing internal updates and executive-level engagements and presentations at US and international/global policy fora (including industry associations), in collaboration with key internal global, US, and international market stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as required.

Key Decision Rights

• Driving strategic direction and tactical execution of the US and global external advocacy and government affairs engagement strategy and tactics.
• Engagement strategy and tactical execution with US and global industry advocacy and government affairs associations.
• Talent management and development of the global and US Government Affairs and advocacy team/capability.

Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors

• A passionate, inspirational leader who leads with an enterprise mindset, challenges the status quo, and can align their organization behind a clear vision and strategy.
• Has strong emotional intelligence and ability to engage and lead others through change to advance new ways of working.
• Experience building high-performance teams, driving accountability, empowerment, customer centricity, and collaboration across functions and teams.
• Talent leader with demonstrated success attracting, growing, and developing talent.
• Ability to partner with and influence organizational decision-makers: Boards, CEOs, political groups, etc.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, work independently, and proactively lead projects with minimal direction.
• Ability to use both strategic and tactical approaches to problem-solving and multi-tasking.
• Ability to maintain proactive relationships with advocacy groups, health benefit groups, and government agencies.
• Ability to see and play “the long game” while delivering on business-critical short-term external engagement objectives in line with the wider organizational strategy.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Possess excellent project management skills and have a strong track record of delivering business results.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple.
• Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including strong presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life/health sciences or related discipline, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of life science industry experience preferred with an emphasis on developing third-party relationships and understanding healthcare policy issues. Experience on both the Sponsor/Manufacturer/industry association and governmental/Not-for-profit side preferred.
• Strong preference for past or present leadership experience and established track record of engagement across the US and ideally international diabetes community, either as part of an NGO (professional body or advocacy organization), an industry group, and/or a healthcare company.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the US and international healthcare delivery systems; their changing direction, and the positioning of various constituencies within these systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of advocacy and the public policy arena and its impact on healthcare delivery within the medical device/pharmaceutical industry.

Additional Information

• The position will be US-based and can be remote, hybrid, or in-person at our office in Acton, MA, or San Diego, CA.
• Travel is estimated at 25% but will flex depending on business need.
• NOTE: This position is eligible for 100% remote working arrangements (may work from home/virtually 100%; may also work hybrid on-site/virtual as desired). #LI-Remote

Additional Information:

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $198,300.00 – $297,900.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

At Insulet Corporation, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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