Apply on Employer Site

GSK · 1 day ago

Director, Federal Government Affairs - Senate Finance - House W&M Democrats

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$171K/yr - $285K/yr

7+ years exp

GSK is a global biopharma company dedicated to improving health through innovation. The Director of Federal Government Affairs will engage with U.S. federal policymakers and the Executive Branch to advance GSK's public policy priorities and regulatory interests, focusing on legislative advocacy and coalition building.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Serve as GSK’s primary liaison to Democrats on relevant Congressional committees of jurisdiction, such as: Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, and others as required

Develop and execute strategies to engage Members of Congress on legislation aligned with GSK’s interests

Build and maintain relationships with committee members and staff, ensuring regular communication and visibility into the organization’s policy positions

Monitor hearings, markups, and relevant legislative actions; provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders

Represent GSK in external forums including trade associations (e.g. PhRMA, etc.), industry coalitions, trade associations, and advocacy groups

Collaborate with peer organizations and stakeholders to build consensus and amplify shared policy goals

Provide regular updates to executive leadership and relevant teams on key legislative developments

Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and policy memos for senior leadership and external stakeholders

Act as a representative for the GSK Employees Political Action Committee (PAC)

Ensure all advocacy activities comply with applicable lobbying laws and disclosure requirements

Qualification

Legislative AdvocacyGovernment Affairs ExperiencePolicy AnalysisCoalition BuildingHealthcare Policy KnowledgeCommunication SkillsRelationship ManagementStrategic ThinkingSelf-Starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field

7+ years' experience working in any combination of the following areas (a government agency, Capitol Hill, trade association, or corporate government affairs team)

Experience in policy making with at least one of the following House or Senate committees (Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, Senate Health Education Labor Pension (HELP), House Energy & Commerce)

Experience in co-developing and implementing external engagement strategies with internal Business Partners (commercial and gov't affairs) to advance commercial policy priorities

Experience analyzing legislative policies, assessing their implications for commercial stakeholders, and communicating recommended actions

Experience contributing to and influencing engagement strategies with coalitions, trade associations, and/or industry working groups to further commercial policy priorities

Preferred

Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPP, MBA) preferred

Strong understanding of the intersection between legislative policy and commercial healthcare interests

Proficiency at translating business priorities into legislative and policy influence

Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, Medicare/Medicaid policy, pharmaceutical pricing, trade, or corporate tax issues

Experience advocating before tax-writing and health committees

Proactive self-starter who can see 'around the corner' for issues coming out of Congress and the Administration that will impact the business

Ability to establish and foster relationships with diverse individuals and groups

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling advocacy materials and represent GSK effectively in high-stakes settings