Senior Director - State Government Affairs

About This Role

Lead the development and implementation of Lilly’s state government affairs strategy, coordinating with Business Units to influence legislative decisions and manage relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Lilly’s state government affairs strategy in tight coordination with Business Units
• Make technical (business and legislative) decisions within the enterprise and with external entities
• Lead large-scale projects or campaigns with awareness of legislative and business risks
• Manage relationships with public payer customers and function as a principal government affairs representative for Lilly
• Represent Lilly with Governors, their cabinet and executive staff, state Legislatures, state regulatory agencies, and local elected officials
• Support Lilly’s Federal office by leveraging relationships with congressional delegations from specified states
• Serve as the primary company representative on all company issues with the executive branch, Legislature, regulatory agencies, and local elected officials
• Engage and influence biopharma industry trade associations on behalf of Lilly
• Lead the activities of contract lobbying firms and/or public relations firms within the region
• Develop and maintain relationships with key advocacy and business organizations aligned with Lilly’s objectives
• Engage with civic and community organizations within the area
• Analyze and anticipate changes to the public and private business environment for multiple geographies
• Educate and develop voluntary Lilly PAC participation and handle PAC and corporate political contributions
• Coordinate in-state legislative activity by crafting state-specific alignment with Lilly’s business unit corporate affairs
• Manage a budget for the region

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in government affairs or related lobbying experience
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in government affairs or related lobbying experience

Nice to Have

• Specialized knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in multiple geographies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Business acumen
• Ability to work across boundaries and networks
• Ability to lead in a sophisticated environment and to solve complex problems with broad impact on public policy and Lilly’s business
• Ability to lead through sensitive issues impacting the business

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits