Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs

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The Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs at Regeneron is responsible for advancing the company’s public policy priorities through strategic engagement with U.S. federal policymakers. In close partnership with internal stakeholders, this role cultivates relationships and engages with federal legislators, congressional staff, administration officials, and regulators to advance Regeneron’s patient-centered, science-driven mission.

When & where:

• Work Location: Washington, D.C,

• Hybrid: 4 days per week on site

Discover your role:

• Develop and execute strategic federal advocacy plans to advance Regeneron’s public policy priorities and initiatives, with a focus on patient access and innovation issues.

• Lead engagement with federal legislators, administration officials, and regulators to proactively shape policy outcomes, serving as a key advocate to House Democratic members and staff, including the Energy & Commerce Committee.

• Monitor and analyze relevant policy developments to provide strategic guidance and updates to internal stakeholders, leveraging strong knowledge of issues affecting the biopharmaceutical industry and policymaking processes.

• Partner with Regeneron Policy and Alliance leads to help internal stakeholders incorporate federal policy implications into business and corporate objectives.

• Engage with trade associations, various organizations, and policy influencers to shape the external environment and elevate Regeneron’s policy perspectives in collective advocacy efforts.

• Support development of advocacy materials, including policy content and talking points, in partnership with cross-functional teams, as well as memoranda for senior leaders and internal stakeholders.

This role requires:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, law, political science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in Congress, a regulatory or policy advocacy organization, or government relations.

• A strong understanding of government affairs, public policy, and the patient, provider, and health care organization landscape is essential, as is knowledge of the health care system and key policies affecting the biopharmaceutical sector.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex and changing policy and business issues to internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong strategy and execution skills with a proven track record of working collaboratively to advance policy objectives.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

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