Sr Manager Federal Affairs

Job Description:

Federal Affairs Manager (New Health Care Company)

3M is establishing two industry-leading companies, creating value through the spin-off of its Health Care business, while 3M will continue to be a global material science leader, focusing our innovation to win in favorable global megatrends and attractive end markets. This new Health Care Company will be a leading global diversified health technology company with:

• Proven category leadership
• Exposure to attractive end-markets
• Innovation mindset driving improved patient outcomes
• Collaborative customer relationships
• Deep global regulatory experience
• Operational excellence and strong cash flow
• Strong sales growth and profitability with significant recurring sales

We expect the creation of the two companies will be completed by the end of 2023. For now, we will continue to operate as one global company. This role is positioned to drive the success of the “New Health Care Company”.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Federal Affairs Senior Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Establishing, maintaining, and executing a government affairs agenda to include maintenance of a bipartisan contact network and a strategic policy communications program with elected and appointed government officials, primarily focusing on U.S. federal government officials.
• Lobbying directly on specific proposals and bills to influence passage, defeat, or amendment of measure, or introduction of legislation.
• Drafting communications to key personnel, including executive leadership and other managers, outlining the implications of proposed and current legislation and regulations as well as market development opportunities.
• Communicating with regulatory and legislative bodies including testifying at or drafting testimony for public hearings to enlist support for 3M interests including business development and economic incentive opportunities.
• Preparing testimony, regulatory comments, and other communications intended to affect the outcome of legislation and regulations in which the new health care company has an interest.
• Working closely with and leveraging industry associations, business coalitions, and interest groups to pursue policy, legislative, regulatory, and trade goals, drive growth, protect the company, and raise Spinco’s public profile.
• Collaborating with the Global Government Affairs team to draft and maintain internal and external communications and manage related communication platforms relative to the company’s government relations function and corporate political action committees.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Eight (8) or more years’ experience as a legislative aid in the U.S. Congress, as a public servant in a relevant government department or agency, and/or as a government relations liaison with a major multinational company or industry trade association in a private, public, government, or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience as senior legislative aid in a congressional office (e.g., Legislative Director).
• Healthcare experience.
• Background and familiarity with federal health, environmental, and energy policy matters.
• The ability to quickly grasp and address a variety of legislative and regulatory issues facing the new health care company, its industry, and customers’ industries, and how these impact the company.
• The ability to build and maintain strong bipartisan relationships.
• A global perspective and the ability to understand the implications of policy proposals on the global marketplace.

Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)

Location: Position will be based in Washington DC.

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic.

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $201,308 – $246,043, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: 3M Careers – Benefits.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures, and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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