BD
Medical Technology
Director,U.S.GovernmentRelations
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“Director, U. S. Government Relations at BD. Skills: Government relations, Public policy, Advocacy strategy, Risk management. Lead development of U.S. government relations strategies. Execute U.S. government relations strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance company's U.S. policy objectives; Advance company's market access objectives; Advance company's business objectives; Proactively identify policy risk; Proactively manage policy risk; Proactively mitigate policy risk; Proactively identify political risk; Proactively manage political risk; Proactively mitigate political risk; Proactively identify reputational risk; Proactively manage reputational risk; Proactively mitigate reputational risk; Enable access; Protect operations; Protect supply chain resilience; Mitigate risk; Create long-term opportunity; Shape public policy; Protect patient access; Protect innovation; Protect business continuity
Industry & Context.
Risk management; Policy analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10-12 years government relations experience, Senior-level responsibility in government relations, Engaging U.S. federal legislative process, Engaging U.S. federal regulatory process, Direct interaction with Congress, Direct interaction with federal agencies, Leading complex advocacy initiatives, Managing political risk, Managing reputational risk, Influencing legislative outcomes, Influencing regulatory outcomes, Influencing policy outcomes, Managing external lobbying firms, Managing consultants, Managing multi-jurisdictional advocacy campaigns, Operating in highly regulated environments, Operating in politically sensitive environments, Strategic judgment, Executive presence, Advising senior leaders, Advising senior executives, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Bachelor's degree
Nice to Have
Demonstrated state-level experience, Prior experience on Capitol Hill, Prior experience within a federal agency, Senior state role experience, Gubernatorial role experience, Equivalent senior-level government service, Setting strategy for advocacy campaigns, Setting priorities for advocacy campaigns, Setting performance expectations for advocacy campaigns, Experience in healthcare industry, Experience in life sciences industry, Experience in medical technology industry, Experience in manufacturing industry, Experience in similarly regulated industries, Preparing executive-level briefings, Preparing executive-level talking points, Preparing strategic recommendations, Advanced degree (MPP, MPH, JD, MBA)
What You'll Do.
Lead development of U.S.
government relations strategies, Execute U.S.
government relations strategies, Anticipate legislative developments, Assess legislative developments, Respond to legislative developments, Anticipate regulatory developments, Assess regulatory developments, Respond to regulatory developments, Anticipate political developments, Assess political developments, Respond to political developments, Shape company policy positions, Advance company policy positions, Represent company in engagements, Engage Members of Congress, Engage Congressional staff, Engage federal regulators, Engage state regulators, Engage governors' offices, Engage key policymakers, Direct external lobbying firms, Manage external lobbying firms, Direct consultants, Manage consultants, Direct advisors, Manage advisors, Ensure coordinated Hill strategies, Ensure coordinated federal agency strategies, Ensure coordinated state-level strategies, Set clear priorities for firms, Set clear priorities for consultants, Set clear priorities for advisors, Manage performance of firms, Manage performance of consultants, Manage performance of advisors, Play leadership roles in trade associations, Play leadership roles in coalitions, Play leadership roles in industry groups, Advance company priorities, Shape coordinated Congressional advocacy, Shape coordinated state advocacy, Serve as trusted advisor, Advise senior executives, Prepare executive-level briefings, Prepare executive-level talking points, Prepare strategic recommendations, Partner with Healthcare Policy, Partner with Market Access, Partner with Communications, Partner with Legal, Partner with Integrated Supply Chain, Partner with commercial teams, Ensure advocacy alignment, Ensure messaging alignment, Ensure business objectives alignment, Mentor junior professionals, Coach junior professionals, Contribute to team capability, Contribute to team effectiveness.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Healthcare Policy; Partner with Market Access; Partner with Communications; Partner with Legal; Partner with Integrated Supply Chain; Partner with commercial teams; Advise senior leaders; Advise senior executives
Communication Scope
Executive briefings; Talking points; Strategic recommendations; Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Advocacy campaigns
Full Job Description
## **We are the people who give possibilities purpose** BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. # Job Description **We are the makers of possible!** BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a **maker of possible** with us. The Director, U.S. Government Relations is a senior, highly visible role responsible for leading and executing integrated federal and state advocacy strategies that advance the company’s U.S. policy, market access, and business objectives, while proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating enterprise‑wide policy, political, and reputational risk. In a rapidly evolving healthcare and MedTech environment, this role serves as a strategic enterprise partner, translating political, legislative, and regulatory developments into actionable strategies that enable access, protect operations and supply chain resilience, mitigate risk, and create long‑term opportunity across the portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Director, U.S. Government Relations, the Director operates with significant autonomy and influence, owning priority advocacy
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