Sr. Manager, State External Affairs, NA

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​Corporate Communications & External Affairs​

Our communications and external affairs team are at the very heart of Reckitt's brand, purpose and products, bringing them to life around the globe for our employees, consumers, investors, governments and our suppliers. It's a rewarding task, growing and protecting Reckitt's image and brand. Every day, we design public relations and communication strategies that build awareness, trust and relationships, while steering us away from reputational risk. We do this by gathering and maintaining knowledge of our policies, principles, and business strategies, while keeping up-to-date with relevant developments right across our business units and trusted brands. From digital, media and events to employee experience, strategic relationships, and community partners, we identify opportunities to deliver on our business and sustainability agenda, while proactively identifying storylines and opportunities to advance our narrative.

About the role

Step into the world of our Corporate Communications & External Affairs function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence.

As the Senior Manager, State Government Affairs, NA, you’ll be responsible for Reckitt’s engagement with key corporate stakeholders, policymakers, advocacy, NA state-level government and local representation.

Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and maintain strategic relationships with state and local government departments, local elected officials and relevant public bodies.
• Regularly engage with policymakers to build trust, mitigate risks, and advocate for Reckitt’s priorities in the NA market.
• Act as a strategic adviser to the leadership team of Reckitt in North America
• Shape and execute Reckitt’s public policy and advocacy strategy at the U.S. state level and across NA, ensuring close alignment with the company’s commercial goals and social responsibility objectives.
• Help advance the public policy and advocacy strategy for the company, working collaboratively with colleague to ensure alignment between business objectives, policy, advocacy and stakeholder outreach goals.
• Collaborate closely with government affairs colleagues in other locations for policy, media and operations.
• Represent Reckitt in relevant stakeholder forums, advocating for positions that support business sustainability and societal impact.
• Work with internal key stakeholders in such as R&D, supply, regulatory and legal.
• Build intelligence and understanding of business-critical issues by tracking, monitoring and advising on important changes in regulatory or legislative matters affecting the NA political market.
• Ability to track, analyze data and respond to external headwinds across the changing NA political environment and create cohesive business strategies and/or scenario plans to meet evolving needs.  
• Track and interpret relevant cross-state legislation, government activity and regulatory changes, briefing senior leadership accordingly.
• Ability to synthesize information into strategic plans within Government/Corporate Affairs and across internal functions.

The experience we're looking for

• Political acumen: Deep understanding of NA political systems and legislative processes with focus on state-level.
• NA Specific experience: Comprehensive understanding of national and state-level  political and regulatory environments across NA. Experience may include, but not limited to state Governor’s offices, state legislatures, committees, local advocacy and influential business groups.  
• Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and implement effective state-level government relations strategies. 
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy and regulatory developments into strategic business advice. 
• Networking:  Building strong relationships with local government officials, policy makers and other stakeholders/industry, advocacy and business leaders, including influential business groups in NJ and around our Reckitt sites. A strong network within states, their administrations, and relevant NA regulatory agencies.<