State & Local Government Affairs Director

About the role

This role is a valuable part of Genentech’s Public Affairs & Access (PAA) team, which partners across communities to push boundaries, put patients first, and create a more equitable and accessible healthcare system. Based in Texas, the State Government Affairs (SGA) Director will advance legislative and regulatory priorities across a 5–7‑state region, shape policy decisions, build strategic stakeholder relationships, and support the needs of patients and healthcare customers to drive business goals.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and lobby on Genentech’s behalf with state legislative and executive branches by drafting policy solutions, preparing amendments, and delivering expert testimony at public hearings and events.
• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with elected officials, state agency leadership, industry partners, trade associations, and third‑party advocacy groups to drive shared legislative and policy objectives.
• Register as a state lobbyist, manage contract lobbyists, lead association member engagement, and ensure full compliance with all relevant state advocacy laws and regulations.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Customer Engagement (CE) field ecosystem leaders, national account managers, and home‑office teams to align government affairs work with regional business priorities.
• Monitor, engage in, and educate internal and external stakeholders on Medicaid policy developments, state legislation, executive actions, and reimbursement decisions in collaboration with the State Policy Team.
• Act as an executional catalyst within assigned ecosystems by leveraging deep regional insights to shape and execute targeted advocacy plans.
• Provide formal and informal mentorship and coaching to colleagues across the State & Local Government Affairs (SLGA) team and the broader PAA organization to foster team growth and impact.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 10 + years of legislative and executive‑branch advocacy experience working directly with state governments.
• Executive‑branch experience: Direct experience working for or closely with an executive‑branch office (e.g., Governor’s Office) or equivalent experience as contract counsel or lobbyist for pharmaceutical companies.
• Lobbying & external counsel experience: Proven background representing corporate or industry clients before state legislative and regulatory bodies.
• Technical knowledge: In‑depth understanding of state legislative processes, state government operations, and health‑policy dynamics, including Medicaid policies and reimbursement decisions.
• Strategic agility & relationship building: Ability to exercise high strategic agility, build strategic relationships, and drive consensus among cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Communication & policy translation: Strong skill in translating complex policy dynamics into clear, persuasive written documents and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Execution & vendor management: Proven track record of anticipating trends, managing contract lobbyists, and executing engagement strategies that achieve measurable results.
• Location & travel: Must reside in Texas and be available for at least 60 % travel, including overnight stays and prolonged driving.

Compensation

The salary range for this position in Texas is $160,090 – $297,310, determined by experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other lawful factors. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This is a remote position based in Texas.

Benefits

Benefits are detailed in the Genentech benefits overview.

Travel

Required travel is at least 60 % of the time, including overnight stays and prolonged driving.