Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)
• Work with Head of Government Affairs & Policy, and other GA & P team members, to develop and execute strategic and creative federal lobbying campaigns designed to advance and protect business priorities.
• Identifies, develops and maintains relationships with key federal policymakers.
• Continued engagement with GA & P team to contribute to strategic direction, identify key issues, develop, implement, and maintain proactive plans that drive results on priority issues before Congress.
• Maintains deep understanding of federal policies through direct engagement with trade associations, peers, consultants, trade press, as well as other internal and external experts.
• Executes comprehensive horizon-scanning designed to identify emerging issues.
• Collaborates as needed with internal stakeholders including, but not limited to, Policy, Market Access, Product Strategy, Patient Advocacy, and Legal to analyze, prioritize, and communicate how potential changes in the external state policy environment could affect day-to-day operational business activities and impact patient access to medications.
• Develops and/or participates in multi-stakeholder coalitions as needed to drive priority issues.
• Understands the state policy landscape.
• Engages frequently with trade association federal government affairs functions to drive the Incyte voice in trade association positions.
• Prepares memos, PowerPoints, and briefing documents as needed to support executive engagements in trade associations, internal/ external meetings and presentations or the like.
Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)
• Accredited bachelor’s degree with advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of healthcare experience with pharmaceutical company lobbying experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to successful execute lobbying campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of both federal and state legislative, regulatory, and political processes applicable to the pharmaceutical industry
• Deep knowledge of the healthcare industry and policies impacting the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience engaging with the broader healthcare stakeholder community including, but not limited to, patient and provider groups.
• Exceptional strategic thinking skills, including ability to synthesize and communicate complex topics, prioritize and think creatively.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and succinct communication skills
• Strong writing and PowerPoint skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct work and operate in a deadline-intensive environment.
• Remote role based in Washington, DC area required, willingness to travel as needed.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
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