Director, Government Affairs - Remote

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We go where others won’t, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect and enhance life.

I.    JOB SUMMARY 

The Director, State Government Affairs position is responsible for advocating and driving Emergent BioSolutions’ state public policy interests to state elected officials, appointees, regulatory agencies, and other key state decision makers, as specified. The successful candidate will advocate for legislative, regulatory and health policies and establish relationships with state elected officials, Governors, and other key state stakeholders on health policy issues relevant to Emergent’s business goals.  

II.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Reporting to the Senior Director of State Government Affairs, the Director of State Government Affairs will drive an integrated state government affairs strategy for assigned states in close collaboration with other Emergent team members (e.g., Field Directors, Communications, Public Affairs, Legal, Medical Affairs, etc.) and state contract lobbyists.
•    The primary responsibilities of this role will include, among other things, to identify state policy opportunities and risks for the business, align cross-functionally on state strategies, prioritize resources, and execute state legislative and political initiatives that will support Emergent’s public sector goals.
•    Develop and maintain relationships with elected state officials, legislators, staff, regulators, and state agency leaders. 
•    Assist in managing contract lobbyists and consultants and focus their activities on key priorities that support patient access and business goals. 
•    Monitor, analyze, and report on state legislation that could forward or potentially impede Emergent’s public sector goals. 
•    Provide strategic guidance to Emergent’s leadership on current and emerging state legislative and political tends, opportunities, and risks relevant to the business; ability to build strong relationships with internal leaders that foster open communications. 
•    Effectively communicate company policy positions and operational concerns to state legislators and executive branch policymakers in assigned states. 
•    Collaborate with Emergent’s global government affairs team to share best practices that enable patient access. 
•    Participate in national/state-focused groups to expand engagement and shape their policy positions (e.g. Governors Associations, Legislative Associations, and other similar organizations).
•    Actively participate in industry trade associations and other allied patient access groups to shape industry and business community positions. 
•    Support the creation of internal and external advocacy and educational materials; curate leave-behind materials for state leaders. 
•    Support partnerships with key external alliance partners in supported therapeutic areas.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. 

III. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
•    Bachelors’ degree or equivalent required. Advanced Degree preferred. 
•    7+ years of experience interacting with policy and political leadership at the state or local level; several years of experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device environment preferred.  
•    Strong understanding of state legislative and rulemaking processes. 
•    Direct lobbying experience and/or legislative staff experience is strongly preferred.
•    History of success working with Governors, State Legislators, Cabinet Members, and other key state leaders; ability to build strong relationships with key state decision makers is essential.
•    Ability to effectively navigate and leverage trade association memberships.  
•    Prior experience with opioid antagonist or related products and/or experience within substance use treatment environment a plus. 
•    Understanding and passion to assist and help those suffering from chronic substance use and the associated co-occurring conditions.
•    Understanding of how the political environment (local, state, and national) can affect patient access to Emergent’s products.
•    Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
•    Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
•    Strong ability to manage multiple high priorities and identify/prioritize resource needs. 
•    Strong business analytic skills and ability to assess potential patient access opportunities across the U.S. 
•    Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
•    Skilled in presenting and tailoring presentations to various audiences, both internal and external, and ability to adapt to last minute changes. 
•    Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
•    Exposure to tax, tort, regulatory, and compliance laws and rules is preferred.

IV.     PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Travel:
Approximately 40% travel

U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information

The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $168,000 - $203,400. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.  Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.]

Additionally, Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package*.  Information regarding additional benefits can be found here:  https://www.emergentbiosolutions.com/careers/life-at-emergent

(*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).

If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce.  Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill. 

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Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.