Director, Federal Government Affairs - House Ways and Means / Senate Finance Democrats

Description

Based in Washington, DC, the Director, Federal Government Affairs will represent Boehringer Ingelheim before federal officials and serve as an integral member of the Federal Government Affairs team. This role will lead engagement with Democratic lawmakers and staff on the House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, as well as with other key Democratic offices influencing health policy, as well as footprint members. 

The Director will be responsible for shaping and executing advocacy strategies tied to high-priority issues under the jurisdiction of Ways & Means and Finance, including Medicare policy, reimbursement, provider and payment issues, tax-related healthcare policy, trade-related implications, and broader market access frameworks.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this role is $200,000 to $316,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements.  We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future.  Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as Boehringer Ingelheim’s lead federal government affairs representative for relationships with Democratic Members and staff of House Ways & Means and Senate Finance, including health, tax, and trade-focused staff and related leadership offices.
• Develop and implement legislative strategies to advance Boehringer Ingelheim priorities before assigned committees while anticipating downstream implications for access, affordability, innovation, and business operations.
• Build trusted relationships with Democratic policymakers and staff who are central to federal debates affecting biopharmaceutical pricing, payment, tax, and coverage.
• Monitor and analyze legislation, budget and reconciliation activity, tax proposals, Medicare policy developments, hearings, markups, and Finance/Ways & Means negotiations, and convert those developments into actionable guidance for company leadership.
• Partner with Public Policy, market access, pricing, legal, communications, state government affairs, brand teams, and other internal stakeholders to prepare advocacy materials and ensure policy positions are grounded in enterprise priorities.
• Support the development of issue briefs, talking points, Member and staff meeting materials, executive summaries, and hearing or markup preparation for senior internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for proactive engagement with congressional offices, committee staff, trade associations, and allied stakeholders to inform debate and position Boehringer Ingelheim as a constructive policy partner.
• Coordinate with the Boehringer PAC and relevant internal stakeholders on portfolio-related political engagement opportunities, in accordance with company processes and compliance obligations.
• Represent Boehringer Ingelheim in trade association discussions and cross-industry forums relevant to portfolio, helping ensure the company’s priorities are advanced effectively. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in federal healthcare policy, congressional advocacy, lobbying, or corporate/trade association government affairs, with meaningful experience working on or with House Ways & Means and/or Senate Finance Democrats.
• Strong understanding of Medicare policy, payment and reimbursement dynamics, tax and trade policy as it intersects with healthcare, and committee-driven legislative strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legislative proposals, identify their enterprise implications, and provide practical strategic recommendations to senior internal stakeholders.
• Outstanding written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages for policymakers, executives, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple fast-moving workstreams in a dynamic and politically sensitive environment. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.