Lead, State Government Relations (AK, WA, OR, ID)

Job Title: Lead, State Government Relations AK, WA, OR, ID

About the Job

The Lead of State Government Relations (Director-level) is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing state government relations strategies and activities that advance Sanofi’s interests and priorities in an assigned region made up of states in the Pacific Northwest region
including Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and possibly other states. This position will be based either in Washington or Oregon.

The position includes representing Sanofi, a diversified innovation driven pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and vaccines company before state governments and state administrative/regulatory agencies as well as building diverse professional partnerships and contacts within the region. The individual is accountable for identifying business risks and developing proactive, defensive and responsive strategies to address legislative, regulatory and public policy initiatives that impact Sanofi’s business, and/or goals and objectives pertaining to Sanofi’s presence in state environments.

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and identify emerging issues and opportunities in the political healthcare environment to implement a responsive state strategy and legislation as appropriate in the region assigned.

• Analyzes, engages and monitors state legislation, regulations and political activities relating to issues that may impact Sanofi.

• Educate policymakers about Sanofi and advocate for legislative solutions focused on patient affordability and access.

• Regularly communicates analyses and updates internal stakeholders and external partners on state political environment and legislative activity to management. Allies with a wide array of organizations to advance common state legislative and regulatory objectives.

• Fully integrates into assigned Sanofi internal business units, regional teams, management and external affairs groups to provide insights, strategy and tactics within the state sector that will advance Sanofi reputational and business objectives.

• Demonstrates the highest of ethical values, curiosity and an ability to innovate and stretch on a consistent basis.

About You

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Prefer candidates local to WA or OR.

• 7 - 10 years current and relevant experience in state government relations, lobbying, and/or political advocacy.

• Public policy experience and/or legislative or executive staffing experience is highly desirable.

• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders including trade associations, large coalitions, and the ability to proactively drive consensus.

• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare and pharmaceutical sector.

• Quick analytical thinker, able to effectively monitor, synthesize, translate, and summarize complex policy, legislative, and political topics for use by internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.

• Track record in roles with significant discretion and independent decision-making responsibilities.

• Strong project management skills and ability to work on concurrent projects with limited oversight.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Team player with clear demonstration of ability to work in a dynamic, team-based, deadline-oriented environment.

• Travel will be required to assigned states, conferences and internal meetings - up to 50%.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

The salary range for this position is $172,500.00 - $230,000.00 USD Annually. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the link, www.benefits.sanofiusallwell.com

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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