At AstraZeneca (AZ), we’re not afraid to do things differently. We’re resetting expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening up new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing global teams together.

Here, we challenge the norm, and that means we expect our people to as well. In order to develop life-changing medicines, we approach problems in an outstanding way – agile, forward-thinking, and passionate about what our people need to make incredible discoveries.

As the Director, Federal Government Affairs, you and your teammates will drive AstraZeneca's engagement with the US Congress. Your creativity will help develop strategies and pull-through proactive and reactive policy shaping opportunities in the areas of pricing, reimbursement, access, and affordability.

We need you to passionately represent AstraZeneca's interests with House Democrats. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of strategic planning and stakeholder engagement expertise, along with strong oral and written communications skills to collaborate and engage with others, and execute against government affairs strategies in support of the business.

Accountabilities:

As a member of the US Federal Government Affairs and Policy team, you will work collaboratively and cross-functionally across teams to pull-through proactive business priorities and defend against harmful, external policy proposals. This will include:

• Assist in the development and participate in the execution of engagement strategies with Congress
• Engage and demonstrate leadership with trade associations or committees with which AZ participates
• Demonstrate and maintain strong working relationships with key influencers (including but not limited to: Congress, trade associations, think tanks, and third party allies)
• Participate on agreed-upon PhRMA work groups and committees and represent our interests therein
• Represent AstraZeneca in Washington social/professional setting
• Provide leadership on federal public policy issues.
• Be an internal leader with vision on legislative matters and strategic decision making on public policy
• Understand our business goals and priorities
• Identify emerging issues in the legislative and political environment
• Infuse Federal Government Affairs and Policy team with outstanding best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in corporate affairs, public affairs, or legal
• Deep understanding of public policy issues impacting the pharmaceutical industry and AZ
• Effective writer and communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate sophisticated and matrixed organizations
• Amenable to travel and after hours work and weekend responsibilities - up to 20% travel required

Desired:

• Policy and government affairs consultants
• PhRMA
• Government officials

Join AstraZeneca and help us deliver life changing medicines. Be among our employees who continue to make us an innovation-driven company that stands firmly among the leaders in biopharmaceuticals.

Apply today!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.