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The Manager of Legislative/Government Affairs and Advocacy provides leadership for public policy and advocacy work; serves as Empower Pharmacy’s legislative liaison and directs all legislative activities, providing guidance to senior leadership and internal subject matter expertise on legislative, advocacy and governmental policies and practices; builds relationships with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels; monitors and analyzes policy; and organizes advocacy campaigns to protect and advance the rights of the pharmacy compounding industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

Public Policy Planning and Development

• Provide leadership for the Empower’s public policy and advocacy work, working collaboratively with —and organizing, and mobilizing — Empower’s senior staff, industry partners, lobbying associations
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate legislative strategies to advance Empower’s policy initiatives, including drafting legislation and policy documents, conducting research and basic data analysis, writing and presenting, and integrating cross-functional feedback
• Implement the public policy agenda, develop strategies and negotiate solutions for policy issues that are important to Empower and the compounding industry as appropriate
• Research, monitor, analyze and respond to federal, state and local issues that affect policies within the set agenda, including advising on “hot topics” or issues of concern
• Draft testimony and position papers on state and federal policy issues when appropriate
• Organize and engage members, stakeholders, and policy makers in public policy efforts on the policy agenda, constantly looking to build community
• Create and manage systems to track information about key issues and policymakers

Public Policy & Communications

• Collaborate with communications staff to manage and produce web content, electronic policy updates, legislative alerts, position statements and research reports for members and other key stakeholders
• Educate legislators and other policymakers regarding the scope and impact of pharmacy compounding and policy issues affecting Empower’s ability to demonstrate success in improving patient access to appropriate medications
• Organize and lead regular Policy Advisory Calls with Empower Leadership staff
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, foundations and associations to advance policy goals
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, their representatives and staff, as well as Governor’s Office and state agency staff
• Respond to requests for information from leadership, policymakers and stakeholders
• Work on special projects throughout the year
• Represent the organization at events, which may include some travel throughout Texas

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge DQSA and state compounding regulations
• Experience with Salesforce and or equivalent data management systems
• Experience with data analysis tools

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Minimum four (4) years of related experience in progressively more responsible and complex roles in public policy advocacy or equivalent experience in a related field
• Ability to travel
• Public speaking and presentation skills, as well as strong written communication skills
• Proven planning and analytical skills to evaluate complex situations and recommend next steps/solutions
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA)  
• 401(k) with company matching  
• Paid Vacation (15 days) 
• Paid Holidays (8 days) 

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