Associate Director, State Government Affairs

About This RoleThe Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) team is seeking a State and Local Government Affairs Lead – North, which includes the following 12 states: IL, MI, MN, IA, MO, WI, IN, OH, NY, NJ, RI and CT. This is a critical role at Biogen, shaping state policy to benefit patient access, affordability, and innovation. The ideal candidate will be detailed-and solutions-oriented, proactive, possess strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, and have a history of previous lobbying experience, including direct biopharmaceutical industry experience. This position will report to the Head of U.S. State & Local Government Affairs and will be based in a field location within the territory, preferably in IL, MI, MN, or NY.What You’ll DoEducate state policymakers about Biogen’s policy interests and advocate for policy solutions to protect innovation and promote patient access and affordability to innovative drug treatmentsRepresent Biogen in industry and national non-partisan and partisan state government groupsRepresent the State and Local Government Affairs (SLGA) team on department and cross-functional workgroupsPartner closely with multiple cross-functional teams to analyze access and affordability policies, including legislation, agency rules and guidanceManage state government affairs consultants in priority statesCollaborate with Corporate Affairs to highlight Biogen’s corporate social responsibility work with state and local government stakeholdersAnticipated state territory: IL, MI, MN, IA, MO, WI, IN, OH, NY, NJ, RI and CT.Who You AreYou will be self-motivated with an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be a team-player.  Success in this role ensures Biogen maintains its leadership advocating for pro-patient policies.