Director of Government Affairs

About the role

Drive congressional advocacy on issues that shape the future of healthcare. Represent Epic before federal policy makers and serve as a key voice on legislative issues affecting healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop government relations strategies that advance pro-innovation policies that put the patient at the heart of healthcare and help providers succeed in an evolving regulatory environment.
• Primary focus on federal affairs, building and sustaining relationships across the House and Senate while partnering with government affairs teams at health systems, hospital associations, and other key healthcare stakeholders to drive aligned, high-impact initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or greater (any major).
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 30% of working days.
• Work authorization: Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Location: Relocation to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed).

Qualifications

• History of academic and professional success.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with policymakers and industry partners.
• Knowledge of healthcare policy and technology trends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal interests with the success of Epic and our customers.
• Four-week sabbatical after five years of employment.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retail-quality meals at no cost.
• Library-building trip to Tanzania.
• Marathon-running trip to Antarctica.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with policymakers and industry partners.
• Knowledge of healthcare policy and technology trends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal interests with the success of Epic and our customers.
• Four-week sabbatical after five years of employment.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive, collaborative work environment.