Manager, Government Affairs

About the Job

We are hiring a Manager, Government Affairs as a remote position located in the Washington D.C. area. The Manager, Government Affairs will interact with local, state, and federal legislative bodies and government agencies to represent and protect the organization’s business plans and interests.

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation is the holding company for North American-based FUJIFILM companies operating in many states across the US, as well as in Canada, Brazil, and Colombia. The company is engaged in the research, development, manufacture, sale, and service of FUJIFILM products. It serves a broad spectrum of industries in the U.S., including medical and life sciences, electronic, chemical, graphic arts, information systems, broadcast, and photography.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head of government affairs with strategic planning for known and potential regulatory activities related to the business and industry areas.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with members of federal, state, and local government entities and agencies.
• Represent the organization with trade associations and industry committees with coordination from the head of government affairs.
• Collaborate with industry advocates to build areas of common interest.
• Introduce legislative and public policy changes that will support company operations.
• Research and monitor proposed legislation and emerging trends related to issues important to Fujifilm Holdings America, Corp, to design and execute advocacy strategies in partnership with internal subject matter experts. Issues to track may include healthcare policy, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, tax, trade, export controls, electronic materials, imaging, and electronics policies.
• Vet and approve requests to sign issue letters and support legislation from various organizations and policymakers.
• Create policy briefs on issue areas that can be shared at the executive leadership level.
• Complete all briefing packets for all states and policy issues at the federal level.
• Provide weekly reports on policy issues to executive management.
• Track, manage, and keep on task all project management for the government affairs team.
• Track all lobbying activities for government affairs and prepare appropriate reports.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills/Education

• 5-8+ years working for federal or state government OR 5+ years working as a lobbyist in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or device industry.
• Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED; advanced degree in public policy, law, political science, or related fields is a PLUS.
• In-depth knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Experience advising, briefing, and presenting to high-ranking government officials.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess and execute political opportunities, connect dots, make connections, and engage key contacts to drive advocacy strategies.
• Strong research and analytical skills, particularly related to legislation and emerging trends.

Desired Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong government contacts at local, state, and federal levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Salary and Benefits

• $150,000 – $165,000 depending on experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Life Insurance.
• 401k.
• Paid Time Off.

EEO/Agency Notes

Fujifilm is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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