Montana Family Pharmacies · 2 months ago
Senior Manager of Legislative Affairs – Mountain Region
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expMontana Family Pharmacies is dedicated to empowering independent pharmacies and enhancing healthcare access. The Senior Manager of Legislative Affairs will advocate on policy and regulatory matters, engaging with lawmakers and stakeholders to advance legislative priorities and ensure compliance with lobbying requirements.
Retail
Responsibilities
Develop and lead legislative and regulatory strategies primarily for Montana, Colorado, and Utah, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments impacting independent pharmacy, PBMs, drug pricing, provider status, scope of practice, Medicaid/Medicare policy, and healthcare access
Serve as the regional point of contact for state lobbying efforts, working with external lobbyists or government affairs teams in additional states to ensure consistent messaging and strategy
Build and maintain relationships with key legislators, regulators, and advocacy partners in the region; facilitate introductions and engagement with national or multi-state stakeholders as needed
Draft policy briefs, position statements, and other advocacy materials tailored to regional legislative priorities
Coordinate regional grassroots and grasstops campaigns, empowering member pharmacies and influential community stakeholders to engage with state policymakers
Advise internal leadership on regional legislative trends, policy impacts, and recommended strategies
Oversee compliance with lobbying and reporting requirements in the region and support governance of multi-state advocacy activities
Represent MFP in meetings with legislators, regulators, government agencies, advocacy coalitions, and pharmacy associations
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, health administration, law, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPA, MPH) preferred
5+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative advocacy, or regulatory affairs, preferably in healthcare or pharmacy-related sectors
Demonstrated success in developing and executing legislative strategies and engaging with state and/or federal policymakers
Strong understanding of healthcare systems, pharmacy practice, and current policy issues affecting independent and community pharmacies
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft policy documents and deliver persuasive presentations
Ability to travel as needed to attend legislative sessions, meetings, conferences, or advocacy events
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPA, MPH)
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off Accrual
Paid Sick and Safe Time Accrual
Eight (8) Paid Holidays Annually
Company
Montana Family Pharmacies
Independent pharmacies around Montana (and the country) are going out of business – the pharmacies that actually take the time to get to know their patients, understand their health concerns, and help them become the healthiest version of themselves.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase