Illumina
Genomics
Director,FederalGovernmentAffairs
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“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.
Policy analysis; Impact analysis
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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