About This Role

As a key member of the Public Policy and Government Affairs team, the Director of Federal Government Affairs is a critical role at Biogen, shaping health care policy to benefit patient access, affordability, and innovation. Based in the Washington DC office, the Director will support the strategic vision of Biogen as a leader in biotechnology and innovation. Using sound judgment to develop targeted engagements with key stakeholders, the successful candidate will be self-motivated with an ability to work in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

• Represent Biogen before the U.S. Congress on company specific issues as well as issues of importance to the pharmaceutical industry

• Manage federal engagement by Biogen's consultants

• Collaborate with PPGA colleagues to ensure an aligned approach to department goals and deliverables

• Drafts memos, educational materials, and presentations detailing the impact of federal legislation on the company's business

• Monitors and analyzes proposed legislation to determine its effects on the industry; helps determine the most appropriate position in coordination with Head of Federal Government Affairs and policy colleagues; develops and implements strategies to achieve favorable results.

• Work directly with Biogen commercial units and key functions to assess eects of new policies or proposed legislative changes and support specific needs to ensure patient access to new therapies and treatments

• Engage with external groups, including trade associations and stakeholder organizations, to influence internal decisions and ensure alignment with Biogen goals and priorities

• Provide updates and presentations to internal colleagues on developments in DC

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Biogen Political Action Committee (PAC)

• Other projects and duties as assigned

Who You Are

You are a motivated self-starter with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously both individually as well as in cross-functional environments. You have strong communications skills as well as experience on Capitol Hill or lobbying the U.S. Congress. You like to work in a challenging and dynamic environment that can change and improve the lives of patients.

Required Skills

• 10+ years' experience in state government affairs, 5+ years of service on Capitol Hill or relevant private sector experience

• Excellent verbal, analytical, written and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in interpreting and distilling complex information

• Excellent organizational and project management skills-demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple work streams

• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring patient access to innovative medicines and the importance of a thriving biopharmaceutical industry

• Ability to maintain good working relationships, internally and externally

• Ability to attend morning and evening stakeholder events and travel as needed

Preferred Skills

• Pre-existing relationships with members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives

• Extensive exposure to health care

• Experience managing a federal PAC

Additional Information

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.