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

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 Republican lawmakers and staff on the House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, as well as with other key Republican 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 position is $230,400 to $345,600. The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation assistance, 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, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate the company’s interactions with various constituencies in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.  Establish and grow relationships with key Representatives and Senators, including home states, congressional leadership, certain caucuses, and priority committees of jurisdiction. Guide Public Policy and other internal stakeholders in drafting materials to support these activities.
• Identify and facilitate opportunities for the company to directly interact with the Executive Branch on priority business issues as appropriate.
• Provide expertise and guidance to the Federal Government Affairs team and work with other departments to prepare for pending legislative and regulatory proposals and strategies to mitigate risks and seek potential legislative opportunities.
• Develop strategies to support Boehringer objectives related to brands and therapeutic areas.
• Encourage adoption of Boehringer policy positions by industry trade groups (e.g., PhRMA, GBA, etc.) and other third-party stakeholders, leveraging their influence to advance company priorities.
• Provide strategic political guidance to OPUs and other departments to prepare for legislative and regulatory proposals and evaluate the impact on our business.  
• Work with Executive Director to help prepare executive-level memos, briefing materials, and presentations. Opportunities for presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience, including in government and private sector lobbying and advocacy.  Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and related public policy issues is required.
• Experience working with influential groups in Washington, D.C., including trade associations and the advocacy community.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and changing legislation, regulations, and the impact to Boehringer. Influencing and persuasion skills to successfully advocate our positions externally. Analytical skills to understand key components of legislation and the potential effect on Boehringer and the industry.
• Business and Technical Competence, Communication, Customer Focus, Influence, Initiative, Integrity/Ethics, Negotiation, Planning and Organization, Teamwork, Global/Regional/Local Thinking Scope

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.