Senior Director, Federal Government Relations

# Mylan Inc.

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high‑quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life’s moments—from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on a number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference, and here’s how the **Senior Director, Federal Government Relations** role will make an impact:

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## Key Responsibilities

– **Federal relations strategy** — Lead the development and execution of federal government relations strategies and tactics to successfully implement legislative and policy goals pertaining to Viatris’ policy and business interests.

– **Advocacy before Congress** — Advocate on behalf of Viatris on issues pertaining to Viatris’ policy and business interests before Congress, relevant federal agencies, and the Administration.

– **Policymaker relationship management** — Manage day‑to‑day Viatris relationships with policymakers and participate in relevant staff‑level coalition work groups to advocate for Viatris’ desired objectives.

– **Congressional and Administration engagement** — Develop, maintain, and expand relationships and communications with Congressional staff and Administration officials to ensure Viatris is known as a thought and policy leader on issues impacting the pharmaceutical industry.

– **Cross‑functional coordination** — Work with the Head of U.S. Government Relations to coordinate assignments and collaborate with external consultants, trade associations, coalitions, and other partners to execute business strategic plans.

– **Legislative analysis** — Analyze key legislative issues in light of the company’s strategic goals and focus on those that advance or could inhibit the company’s competitive business interests.

– **Policy document development** — Develop documents for internal and external use, including draft legislative language, policy briefs, advocacy materials, fact sheets, and issue messages, in coordination with Viatris’ communications team.

– **Policy awareness building** — Build understanding of policy parameters and political factors influencing Viatris’ government relations objectives and ensure ongoing awareness among business leaders.

– **Healthcare ecosystem expertise** — Possess a robust understanding of U.S. healthcare delivery and its associated political ecosystem.

– **Internal collaboration** — Partner closely with State Government Relations, the Office of Global Policy, and other internal functions on legislative and policy activities to enhance Viatris’ presence with policymakers.

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## Minimum Qualifications

– **Education requirements** — Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree (business, legal, policy) preferred.

– **Experience level** — Minimum seven years of experience in federal government affairs or public/health policy; ten or more strongly preferred. Experience should show increasing responsibility, ideally in the healthcare sector.

– **Industry background** — Industry‑related, trade association, lobbying, federal agency, and Capitol Hill experience are desirable.

– **Legislative process expertise** — Strong knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes, including Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and DOD programs.

– **Established policymaker relationships** — Demonstrated relationships with policymakers, Congressional committees, key staff, and federal agencies.

– **Communication skills** — Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to synthesize complex issues and articulate actions persuasively.

– **Collaboration skills** — Strong interpersonal, consensus‑building, and team‑oriented skills.

– **Language proficiency** — Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English is required.

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## Compensation

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
**Salary range:** $151,000.00 – $314,000.00 USD.

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## About Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where your experiences, perspectives, and skills help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an **Equal Opportunity Employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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