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AdvaMed · 3 weeks ago

Director, State Government & Regional Affairs

Washington, DC - Washington, DC 20004

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$141K/yr - $159K/yr

6+ years exp

AdvaMed is focused on state government relations in the medical technology industry. The Director of State Government & Regional Affairs will develop and implement advocacy strategies, engage with legislation, and cultivate relationships with policymakers to promote the organization's priorities.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Actively engages on specific legislation and rulemaking, that both negatively and positively impacts the medical technology industry, with state officials and staff by participating in meetings, submitting letters, and providing oral testimony, as appropriate

Develops advocacy materials, including background papers, letters, testimony, and calls-to-action, in collaboration with Public Affairs, and uses internal policy expertise to ensure continuity of policy positions

Collaborates with third-party allies as assigned or appropriate

Tracks state legislation through an online database, regular communication with members, and regular monitoring of state legislative and regulatory websites

Interfaces regularly with any assigned policy or sector specific AdvaMed work streams to incorporate opportunities for promotion or awareness of priorities and activity at the state level

Communicates effectively with members through legislative updates, regular work group calls, and other communication modalities and can prioritize urgency of issues and level of communication needed for each

Cultivates relationships with state lawmakers, staff, and regulators in assigned states to advance AdvaMed’s priority issues as well as develop and implement strategies that educate them on value of medical technology

Supervises and manages activities of retained lobbyists and other consultants

Acts as an ambassador for AdvaMed and assists with business development, new member recruiting, member retention, and promotion of AdvaMed Purchasing Group as appropriate

Attends and actively participates events hosted by state-based organizations of which AdvaMed is a sponsor or engages with

Attends national and regional conferences to represent AdvaMed both for policy, political, relationship-building purposes

Qualification

State legislative processesMedical technology knowledgeStrategic planningAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteWritten communicationVerbal presentationConsensus buildingRelationship buildingConflict navigation

Required

Bachelor's Degree Required

6+ years lobbying experience

3+ years' experience in state government relations with a company or trade association

Knowledge of state- legislative and regulatory processes required, with preference given to those with knowledge of medical technology industry and ecosystem

Ability to develop strategic plans for accomplishing state legislative and regulatory priorities

Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

Exceptional ability to present to working groups and build trust and collaboration

Exceptional ability to analyze complex issues and develop public policy proposals

Ability to persuade others and build consensus with senior level government officials

Ability to handle and navigate conflict

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state policymakers

Knowledge of electronic research methodologies

Excellent organizational and analytic skills

Proficient in the use of relevant Microsoft Office Suite software

Travel Required: Up to 30%, Domestic