Danaher Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director of U.S. Federal Government Affairs
USA - Washington DC - Multiple-OpCo
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expDanaher Corporation is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology, committed to innovation and impact. The Senior Director of U.S. Federal Government Affairs will lead advocacy efforts to enhance stakeholder engagement and increase testing, representing Danaher Diagnostics in high-level meetings and driving strategic initiatives in a complex political environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Lead US federal Government Affairs initiatives to protect and advance patient access to Danaher’s diagnostic OpCo tests and its franchises/OpCo business units before policymakers, elected officials, trade and business associations, as well as other allies and influencers
Build the reputation of Danaher Diagnostics US federal Government Affairs as the preferred, go-to trusted partner, honest brokers who drive for constructive solutions. Drive reputation and actions from stakeholder relationships
Establish and maintain relationships with key members of federal government agencies and executive offices. This involves proactively identifying key targets, prioritizing resources, networking with their office staff and developing outreach and advocacy/coalition programs to achieve desired results
Stay apprised of business goals and strategies to assess impact to Danaher Diagnostics OpCo tests from federal, state/regional, executive and regulatory activities. Proactively consult with appropriate internal business leaders in making such determinations, providing recommendations for formulation of action plans
Identify health care, economic and other federal policy developments that could impact Danaher Diagnostics OpCo businesses and operations. Proactively identify opportunities for Danaher Diagnostics to pursue favorable federal government policies and effectively defend Danaher Diagnostics against government policies that could harm shareholder interests. Lead efforts of federal Government Affairs to positively address these policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years high level US health policy/government affairs experience or Masters or Doctoral degree with 5+ years of same experience
Demonstrated understanding of US health policy related to business implications through experience working in US for the US government, in health care advocacy, health policy consulting, or policy think tank
Strong strategic and tactical planning skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Existing relationships with government and other stakeholders based on mutual respect. Capable of building and maintaining external networks
Skilled strategist capable of synthesizing strategies out of complex and possibly contradictory data sources
Ability to travel – 20%
Preferred
10+ years of direct leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to formulate public sector strategy scenarios and lead cross-functional teams, with or without formal authority, to act on these scenarios
Experience in policies related to AI, AMR, Alzheimer's, Oncology and/or diagnostic testing reimbursement
Benefits
Bonus/incentive pay
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Retirement Benefits
Company
Danaher Corporation
Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1979-01-05IPO
Leadership Team
Rainer Blair
President & CEO
Thomas Joyce
President & CEO
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