Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: 06/19/2025
Job Description
Given the area of responsibility, it is recommended that the candidate be located in the Washington, DC area.
The Position
The Associate Director of US Government Affairs will provide direction, coordination and execution of Federal and State Policy and Government Affairs initiatives, and advocacy efforts, related to Organon’s U.S. objectives. Direct responsibility for state-focused markets and federal engagement with Congressional initiatives. Providing analysis and engagement with the Worldwide Government Affairs and Policy team, the broader Global External Affairs organization, and the U.S. commercial organization.
Responsibilities also include the advancement of Organon’s relationships with key external stakeholders (both governmental and non-governmental) that influence public policy, provide counsel about possible courses of action, and identify key external engagement opportunities on policy. Provide direction and perspective for Organon’s political programs (PAC and grassroots) and collaborate with US Policy, Alliance Development, Global Policy, and Commercial in furtherance of Organon’s initiatives.
Responsibilities
- As part of the U.S. Policy and Government Affairs Team, implement public policy positions and advocacy strategy consistent with the Company’s business and public policy objectives.
- Responsible for leading targeted federal and state government advocacy activities around market-based initiatives and federal projects.
- Individual responsibility to represent Organon in key projects and states with exact coverage evolving based on needs and interests/experience.
- Manage interaction with public officials, including legislative and executive branch officials and staff, as well as relevant external stakeholders.
- Partner with the Organon U.S. Government Relations team, Communications, Legal, Commercial, Market Access and other internal stakeholders on issues requiring coordinated input.
- Manage external consultants, policy development projects, and budget.
- Ensure the company’s lobbying and campaign contributions are compliant with all state agencies, laws, rules, and regulations.
- Represent Organon in external-facing roles, including trade associations, third-party organizations, and other situations, as needed.
Required Education, Experience and Skills
- BS/BA required. Master’s or graduate degree preferred.
- Experience in Federal or State Government Affairs and/or a policy role in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- At least eight years of experience in managing U.S. government affairs issues and activities related to health care policy with a minimum of 5 years of experience working on biopharmaceutical issues.
- Demonstrated experience to develop and execute public policy and state legislative strategy.
- Experience in analyzing state legislation and regulations.
- Proven ability to build relationships with high-level executives in healthcare and/or in state government.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.
- Strong understanding of state coverage and reimbursement systems.
Who We Are
Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.
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