Director, State Policy – Government Relations

Job Description:

  • Lead a defined portfolio of state policy priorities and government relations responsibilities in Iowa, Minnesota, and other states identified by SPGR leadership
  • Develop and support implementation of coordinated state policy positions and strategies aligned with business and enterprise objectives
  • Serve as enterprise-wide subject matter expert and point of accountability for assigned state policy issues
  • Develop policy platforms and materials including policy principles, legislative language, backgrounders, talking points, research summaries, comment letters, and testimony
  • Analyze, forecast, and communicate implications of state legislative and regulatory developments
  • Develop strategies to generate policy evidence through contracted resources, consulting firms, and academics
  • Participate in trade association workgroups and represent Pfizer in policy coalitions, forums, and legislative hearings
  • Monitor state legislation and regulations affecting Pfizer priorities in assigned geography
  • Identify and analyze emerging political and policy issues
  • Develop and execute lobbying strategies
  • Coordinate with Pfizer colleagues, contract lobbyists, and third-party stakeholders to achieve legislative and regulatory objectives
  • Supervise outreach and communication to state and local policymakers
  • Supervise grassroots and political action programs
  • Maximize advocacy and public affairs efforts with internal and external groups
  • Plan and manage a budget within established guidelines
  • Collaborate across Business Units, Legal, Public Affairs, Federal Policy, Market Access, and Corporate Affairs

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in state policy or related function with Bachelor’s degree; 7+ years with masters/MBA; 5+ years with PhD, JD or PharmD
  • Significant experience in state healthcare policy and state government relations
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze legislative and regulatory proposals and translate them into practical business and policy recommendations
  • Strong understanding of state governmental processes, healthcare policy, and political environments
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting policy materials and executive-level communications
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, trade association partners, policymakers, regulators, and legislative staff
  • Ability to manage multiple policy and state issue priorities across numerous jurisdictions simultaneously
  • Demonstrated experience in both state policy strategy and analysis and state government relations
  • Experience developing policy strategies and translating legislative and regulatory analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
  • Experience engaging directly with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other external stakeholders
  • Ability to operate effectively across policy development and state-level advocacy, including managing multiple issues and jurisdictions
  • Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
  • Permanent work authorization in the United States required
  • U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
  • Ability to operate a Pfizer company car
  • Travel expectations: 50% of the time

Benefits:

  • Global Performance Plan bonus target of 20.0% of base salary
  • Share based long term incentive program
  • 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
  • Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
  • Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
  • Potential relocation assistance based on business needs and/or eligibility
  • Pfizer company car availability
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