Illumina

Genomics

Director,FederalGovernmentAffairs

$187–281k Washington D.C., United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Director, Federal Government Affairs at Illumina. Skills: Government affairs, Policy analysis, Advocacy. Drive corporate policy development. Implement corporate policy”

What You'll Achieve.

Optimize business environment; Advance company objectives; Advance business strategic objectives

Industry & Context.

Genomics
Problems you'll solve

Policy analysis; Impact analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Reside in Washington D.C. area

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree, 15-18 years related experience, 10+ years management experience, Experience with Congress, Experience with the Administration, Experience with Executive Agencies, Experience with federal policy makers, Experience communicating to senior stakeholders, Experience presenting to senior stakeholders, Experience with federal compliance requirements

What You'll Do.

Drive corporate policy development

Implement corporate policy

Foster relationships with government

Foster relationships with industry groups

Prepare policy briefings

Prepare testimony for legislation

Provide thought leadership

Provide recommendations

Ensure company participation in government forums

Ensure company participation in industry meetings

Engage with policymakers

Engage with government leaders

Engage with industry council leaders

Engage with lobbyists

Influence public policy

Monitor government initiatives

Advocate for company objectives

Inform organizational policies

Inform organizational objectives

Analyze proposed federal legislation

Determine legislative impact

Recommend company positions

Identify government legislation

Monitor government legislation

Influence government legislation

Identify government regulation

Monitor government regulation

Influence government regulation

Identify public policy

Monitor public policy

Influence public policy

Educate federal policymakers

Support industry initiatives

Support business initiatives

Create positive leadership image

Maintain positive business climate

Work with business units on strategy

Execute business priorities

Represent Illumina in trade associations

Represent Illumina in coalitions

Further corporate priorities

Further corporate strategies

Utilize executives for education

Utilize subject matter experts for education

Help manage company events

Help manage high-profile meetings

Help manage government official visits

Execute company political events

Execute industry political events

Position company with elected officials

Provide analysis of administrative actions

Provide analysis of legislative actions

Develop policy positions

Develop messaging for audiences

Communicate persuasively with government officials

Communicate persuasively with government staff

Communicate with allies

Communicate with opponents

Advance public policy priorities

Demonstrate subject-matter expertise

Develop issue advocacy materials

Develop presentations for committees

Develop internal messaging

Identify legislative activities

Monitor legislative activities

Report legislative impact

Serve on industry task forces

Serve on industry working groups

Exert Illumina leadership

Participate in national association meetings

Build advocacy coalition efforts

Lead advocacy coalition efforts

Raise awareness of access barriers

Foster business environment for innovation

Foster business environment for investment

Foster business environment for employment

Cultivate strategic partnerships with payers

Cultivate strategic partnerships with providers

Cultivate strategic partnerships with research institutions

Cultivate strategic partnerships with patient organizations

Leverage internal resources for engagement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work collaboratively on a team; Partnership with business units; Partnership with functional experts; Serve on industry task forces; Serve on industry working groups; Build advocacy coalitions; Partner with payers; Partner with providers; Partner with research institutions; Partner with patient organizations

Communication Scope

Policy briefing; Testimony preparation; Thought leadership; Persuasive communication; Issue advocacy; Presentations

Full Job Description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? ## At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. ## Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. ## **Position Summary:** Drives development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with government and industry groups, aligning with business objectives. Works on a team to foster relationships with key members of the federal government and industry groups to promote company interests in Washington, D.C. Prepares policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions, and provides thought leadership and recommendations in collaboration with the government affairs team. Works on a team to ensure appropriate company participation in government forums and industry group meetings. Responsible for engaging with policymakers, leaders of government and industry councils, and lobbyists to influence public policy, monitor government initiatives, and advocate for specific plans to advance the company’s objectives. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs, and other related duties may be assigned. **This role will report to the Vice President, Government Affairs for US and Canada. The individual must reside in the greater Washington D.C. area.** **Responsibilities:** * Works collaboratively on a team to inform the organization's policies and objectives involving matters of the federal government, regulations, and advocacy strateg

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