Senior Director - State Government Affairs

About This Role

This Senior Director role is responsible for developing and implementing Lilly’s state government affairs strategy, coordinating closely with Business Units. The position involves engaging with public payer customers and representing Lilly with key state and local government officials.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Lilly’s state and local lobbying and regulatory work
• Support Lilly’s Federal office by leveraging relationships with prominent congressional delegations
• Provide and influence decisions within the State Government Affairs (SGA) team and external partners on legislative issues aligning with business objectives
• 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 and/or public relations firms within the region
• Develop and maintain relationships with key advocacy and business organizations aligning with Lilly’s objectives
• Engage with civic and community organizations within the area
• Analyze and anticipate changes to public and private business environments in multiple geographies
• Handle Lilly’s PAC and corporate political contributions in the region
• Coordinate in-state legislative activity by crafting state-specific alignment with Lilly’s business unit corporate affairs
• Manage a budget for the region

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in government affairs or related lobbying experience
• Bachelor's degree in political science or related fields
• 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 solve complex problems with broad impact
• Ability to lead through sensitive issues impacting the business

Benefits