Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs (Hybrid)
Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 6, 2025
Job Description:
Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs (Hybrid)Job
DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Federal Government Affairs Senior
Director is responsible for developing strategies and leading
execution of plans to ensure Vertex's interests are promoted and
protected before Congress. She/he will direct the articulation and
implementation of Vertex positions and policies before Congress and
will collaborate closely with other members of the government
affairs team to ensure a consistent message across executive
branch, regulatory, and state and local advocacy efforts.Key Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Director, Federal Government Affairs in
successfully achieving primary functional area goals and serve as a
key resource to Federal Government Affairs Directors.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with Members of Congress
and their senior staff, the Administration, and White House
officials important to Vertex's goals and objectives.
- Lead proactive assessment of trends, policies and emerging
issues and develop proposed strategies to effectively address
issues that impact Vertex's business and patients.
- Develop and manage legislative strategy to ensure Vertex's
interests are promoted and protected before Congress.
- In partnership with Federal Government Affairs colleagues,
develop and manage strategy to support Vertex's advocacy goals
through political engagement of Congress and maximize impact of
Vertex Political Action Committee.
- Work closely with other relevant functional areas within the
company, including corporate communications, investor relations,
commercial, medical affairs, legal, regulatory and finance to
provide political and strategic legislative expertise on activities
critical to achieving corporate objectives.Knowledge and
Skills:
- In-depth understanding of how to influence policymakers,
particularly Congress, to advance business interests with a
demonstrated record of success lobbying the US federal
government.
- Experience anticipating policy trends and building lobbying
strategies and supporting tactical plans to maximize opportunities
to advance business interests.
- Expert understanding of the current political environment and
policy-making processes at the federal level, particularly the
legislative process and leveraging Congressional action to
influence regulatory processes.
- Experience working across multiple functions within an
organization to advance team and enterprise-level goals.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written
formats, navigate complex organizations, and drive enterprise-wide
thinking.Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Typically requires 10 years of experience or the equivalent
combination of education and experiencePay Range:$248,600 -
$372,900Disclosure Statement:The range provided is based on what we
believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for
this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an
annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be
eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state
requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of
factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other
job-related factors permitted by law.At Vertex, our Total Rewards
offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet
our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family
and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to
support their growth and aspirations.Flex
Designation:Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility
Status:In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be
designated as:1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or
select2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc
flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to
Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any
time.Company InformationVertex is a global biotechnology company
that invests in scientific innovation.Vertex is committed to equal
employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and
qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex,
gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin,
ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any
characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an
E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities,
in accordance with applicable law.Any applicant requiring an
accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to
perform the essential functions of the position for which the
applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or
hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at
ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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