This role is a valuable part of our Genentech Public Affairs & Access (PAA) team, which is committed to partnering intentionally across our communities to push boundaries, put patients first, and create a more equitable and accessible healthcare system for all. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Customer Engagement (CE) field ecosystems, state legislative and executive bodies, state policy partners, and external advocacy organizations to advance Genentech’s policy and business priorities.
The Opportunity
The State Government Affairs (SGA) Director is a senior leader within Genentech’s State & Local Government Affairs (SLGA) team, responsible for advancing legislative and regulatory priorities across an assigned 5–7 state region. Residing in Texas, you will catalyze our Future Ready Advocacy Model Evolution (FRAME) by shaping legislative and executive policy decisions, building strategic stakeholder relationships, and supporting the needs of patients and healthcare customers to drive business goals. Working collaboratively across internal business units and Genentech’s Customer Engagement (CE) field ecosystems, you will serve as a key strategic partner and a trusted mentor within the broader SLGA organization, with key responsibilities including:
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 broader PAA organization to foster team growth and impact.
Who You Are
Education: Bachelor's degree required (Advanced degree preferred).
Experience: 10 or more 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 official/office (e.g., Governor’s Office), or equivalent experience serving as contract counsel or lobbying on behalf of pharmaceutical companies.
Lobbying & External Counsel Experience: Proven background working as a lobbyist or contract counsel representing corporate or industry clients before state legislative and regulatory bodies.
In-depth technical knowledge of state legislative processes, state government operations, and health policy dynamics, including Medicaid policies and reimbursement decisions.
Strategic Agility & Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to exercise high strategic agility, build strategic relationships, and drive consensus among internal and external cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
Communication & Policy Translation: Strong ability to translate 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 Requirements: Must reside in the state of Texas and be available for at least 60% travel, including overnight stays and prolonged driving.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Texas is $160,090 - $297,310. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.
Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.
This is a remote position based in Texas.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 10 or more years of legislative and executive branch advocacy experience working directly with state governments
- Direct experience working for or closely with an executive branch official or office, or equivalent pharmaceutical contract counsel or lobbying experience
- Experience as a lobbyist or contract counsel representing corporate or industry clients before state legislative and regulatory bodies
- In-depth knowledge of state legislative processes, state government operations, health policy, Medicaid policies, and reimbursement decisions
- Strategic agility, relationship building, and consensus-building across stakeholders without direct authority
- Ability to translate complex policy dynamics into clear written documents and presentations
- Experience anticipating trends, managing contract lobbyists, and executing engagement strategies
- Residence in Texas
- Availability for at least 60% travel, including overnight stays and prolonged driving
- Advanced degree
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescriptions, supported by HSAs/FSAs and broad wellness resources. On‑site fitness and health centers, mental‑health clinicians, and specialized programs like fully covered preventive cancer screenings and menopause support deepen the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual 6% company contribution to eligible pay. Additional financial protections such as life and accident insurance complement salary, bonuses, and stock options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes about 20 paid vacation days, paid holidays, personal days, and a year‑end shutdown. A paid six‑week sabbatical every six years notably expands long‑term time‑off flexibility.
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What We Do
Considered the founder of the industry, Genentech, now a member of the Roche Group, has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 40 years. Genentech is a biotechnology company dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. We're passionate about finding solutions for people facing the world's most difficult-to-treat conditions. That is why we use cutting-edge science to create and deliver innovative medicines around the globe. To us, science is personal. Making a difference in the lives of millions starts when you make a change in yours.
