Director, Federal Government Affairs

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Job Description
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved

breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world

for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat

life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35

countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Director, Federal Government Affairs

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Vice President of Federal Government Affairs, the Director, Federal Government Affairs will play an integral role in developing and implementing coordinated advocacy strategies, initiatives and engagements with federal policymakers around issues that impact the biopharmaceutical industry. Based in Washington, D.C., the Director of Federal Government Affairs will be a member of the Government Affairs (GA) team and will work closely with State Government Affairs, U.S. Policy and Therapeutic Area leads (i.e., Virology, Oncology).

This role will involve advocating for and advancing policies relating to drug reimbursements, coverage and related issues impacting Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, to ensure patient access to Gilead therapies. Additional areas of focus may include drug development, approvals, and public health programs. This role will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with and regularly engaging the Congressional Committees and Members engaged on these issues.

The Director of Federal Government Affairs will also work to educate Democratic members and staff about the challenges facing patients with HIV/AIDS and oncology, as well as advance federal health policies that improve the treatment of these diseases. The position will play an integral role in helping Gilead build relationships with federal legislators.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Manages, and coordinates strategies, initiatives, operations, and activities related to federal  legislation, programs, and executive branch affairs.

• Develop and execute strategies to build strong relationships with Democratic Members of Congress to support Gilead’s advocacy priorities.

• Engage with key Democratic congressional members and staff to advocate for public policies that support the company’s objectives. Coordinate with cross-functional internal partners, including legal, commercial, and public affairs, to identify opportunities to work with the federal government and advance Gilead’s legislative and regulatory priorities.

• Directs a strong network of contract lobbyists who will further Gilead’s objectives.

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