Associate Director, Federal Policy

The role

The Associate Director, Federal Policy will lead Agios's federal public policy priorities and engage with federal policymakers on those priorities. They will also collaborate with patient advocacy organizations, trade associations (such as BIO) and other stakeholders on policy issues.

What you will do

• Lead public policy analysis efforts through issue identification, research, analysis, assessment and communication
• Work cross-functionally to identify and develop appropriate position statements and engagement strategies for issues of concern to the company and the patients we serve
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies designed to advance the company’s federal legislative and regulatory priorities
• Engage with members of Congress, regulators, and their staff and to advance company priorities
• Serve as a liaison with trade associations, coalitions and partnerships that represent the biopharmaceutical industry and advocate for policies that seek to protect patients' access to innovative medicines
• Participate in committees, work groups and related activities to advocate for company priorities
• Prioritize compliance with federal requirements around lobbying, political giving and disclosure

What you bring

• BS or BA degree (MA/MPA/JD preferred) and 7+years of prior experience in a policy or government affairs role within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. Experience with rare disease a plus
• Deep experience with U.S. Congress, federal agencies with jurisdiction over healthcare, and industry trade associations
• Strong analytic and research skills. Comprehensive understanding of legislation, regulation, and public policy impacting the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, as well as significant experience engaging in the health care policymaking process
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, including experience with the use of PowerPoint and related tools to make effective presentations
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work as part of a cross-functional team advocating on complex health policy issues
• Strong desire and willingness to work on diverse issues and initiatives, with a track record of adaptability and flexibility

What we will give you

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities
• Flexibility. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, well-being and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team
• Competitive performance-based compensation. This includes both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy
• The current base salary range for this position is expected to be between $153,541 and $230,312 annualized; final salary will be determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience, job knowledge, skills and proficiency, degree/education, and internal comparators