Director, Federal Government Affairs

Description

• Based in Washington, DC, the Director of Federal Government Affairs is responsible for representing Boehringer Ingelheim with federal officials and playing a senior role on the Federal Government Affairs team.  
• The Director leverages insights about the federal government and lawmaker priorities to contribute to short- and long-term strategic planning across multiple constituencies including the federal government, trade associations, competitors, and third-party advocacy groups.
• The Director oversees a broad portfolio of issues, manages outside consultants, and is responsible for coordinating with State Government Affairs, Public Policy, and the Boehringer PAC

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.

This position offers a base salary typically between $200,000 and $316,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus, relocation and or other compensation elements.

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 Administration on priority business issues as appropriate.
• Provide experience 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.
• Manage and direct Federal Government Affairs outside consultants.  Strategically deploy consultants, utilize their Capitol Hill and Administration relationships and intelligence.  Oversee consultant contracting process annually.
• Represent Boehringer Ingelheim at select trade association meetings and work groups to advance company priorities. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum 10 years' experience, including required minimum 3 years’ experience working in the federal government, either on Capitol Hill or the Executive Branch.
• 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.