Associate Director, US Government Affairs
About the role
The Associate Director, US Government Affairs is responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory activities that might affect GenScript and ProBio at the federal, state and local levels of government. Based on GenScript’s and ProBio’s policy priorities, the role will develop and gain approval for key message points which can be used by Government Affairs, senior leaders, and relevant external facing roles (e.g., commercial colleagues).
Responsibilities
Policy Analysis & Advocacy: Analyzing proposed legislation and regulations, preparing briefing materials, and advocating for organizational positions before federal, state, or local officials.
Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with government officials, industry stakeholders, and community leaders to influence policy.
Strategic Planning and Internal Coordination: Supporting the development of long-term government relations strategies to mitigate risk and identify policy opportunities. Also align government affairs efforts with company goals by collaborating with legal, communications, and business teams.
Communications: Drafting position papers, advocacy materials, message points and internal updates.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or above in Communications, Marketing, International Relations, Political Sciences, Scientific disciplines, or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of government affairs experience with demonstrable measures of success or equivalent experience as a legislative assistant or political operations.
Strong knowledge of the international media ecosystem, communication habits, and public opinion environment and where and how to find relevant information related to GenScript’s and ProBio’s government affairs situation.
Experience in translating scientific/technical content for a broad range of audiences. Pharmaceutical/biotech or healthcare experience preferred.
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentations skills in English, with professional proficiency in writing press releases, media pitches, and executive speeches.
Crisis management awareness and ability to respond quickly with effective solutions for overseas media issues.
Effective stakeholder management and ability to work in a highly matrixed organization and across geographical boundaries.
Global perspective, cultural agility, and cross-cultural communication skills, with flexibility to adapt to diverse market needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to influence and coordinate across all levels of a global organization.
Proactive, adaptable, highly organized, and capable of leading multiple projects efficiently under pressure.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
Paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs