The level of this role will be commensurate with experience.

This Associate Director/Director will lead state and local government affairs work in our Western states territory on our Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) team.

This is a critical role at Biogen, shaping state policy to benefit patient access, affordability, and innovation. The ideal candidate will be detailed-oriented and possess strong relationship management and interpersonal skills and bring previous lobbying experience. This position will work under the oversight of the Head of State Public Policy & Government Affairs and will be based in a field location within the Western territory, preferably in Sacramento, CA or Denver, CO.

 What You’ll Do

• Educate state policymakers about Biogen’s policy interests and advocate for policy solutions focused on patient affordability and access to innovative drug treatments
• Represent Biogen in industry and national non-partisan and partisan state government groups
• Represent the State and Local Government Affairs team on department and cross-functional workgroups
• Partner closely with multiple cross-functional teams to analyze access and affordability policies, including legislation, agency rules and guidance
• Manage state government affairs consultants in priority states
• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs to highlight Biogen’s corporate social responsibility work with state and local government stakeholders
• Anticipated state territory:  CA, NV, UT, CO, NM, AZ, HI
• Other duties as assigned

 You will be self-motivated with an ability to work in a dynamic environment.  Success in this role ensures Biogen maintains its leadership advocating for pro-patient policies.

• 6+ year successful track record advocating and lobbying complex policy issues in a state government setting, preferably in the healthcare sector/Biotech/Pharma
• An in-depth knowledge of state legislative processes and the leverage points to influence state legislative and regulatory agendas
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with elected officials and their staffs as well as other government and non-governmental policy leaders
• Commitment to ensuring patient access to innovative medicines and the importance of a thriving biopharmaceutical industry
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in interpreting and distilling complex information
• Solid organizational and project management skills—demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple work streams
•  Ability to work in a highly dynamic, matrixed, fast-paced environment including managing multiple projects with on time.
• Meaningful relationship building skills and accountability, internally and externally
• Ability to travel as needed (anticipated up to 35% travel)

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and business skills; ability to communicate effectively with high level executives
• Knowledge and understanding of healthcare product development and commercialization
• Experience lobbying in the western region outlined above

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required. Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g., MPP, MPA, MPH, JD) preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.