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VP, Government AffairsGeneDx • Los Angeles, CA, US
VP, Government Affairs

VP, Government Affairs

GeneDx • Los Angeles, CA, US
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VP, Government Affairs

GeneDx delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world's largest, rare disease data sets.

We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy to lead our engagement with federal policymakers, regulatory agencies, advocacy agencies, and industry stakeholders, as well as ensure alignment with our state government affairs team. This role is responsible for shaping public policy, developing access and reimbursement opportunities, and advancing legislative and regulatory priorities that align with GeneDx mission and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the company's federal government relations and public policy strategy that aligns with the business goals
  • Monitor, analyze and influence federal legislation and regulatory developments affecting genetic testing, precision medicine, access, reimbursement, privacy, and data use.
  • Represent the company in Washington, D.C., including participation in coalitions, trade associations, and public hearings.
  • Build and maintain strong bipartisan relationships with key policymakers and staff, as well as key external stakeholders

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Collaborate with market access, legal, compliance, clinical, commercial and other internal teams to assess policy risks and opportunities.
  • Advise executive leadership on political, legislative and regulatory trends and their business implications.
  • Lead the development of policy positions, comment letters, white papers, and testimony.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MA, MS, JD, PhD, MBA, or related field) preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory strategy, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or diagnostics.
  • Deep understanding of the U.S. legislative and regulatory process at both federal and state levels.
  • Proven track record of successful advocacy and relationship-building with policymakers.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Experience managing external consultants and internal cross-functional teams.
  • Advanced degree in public policy, law, public health, or related field preferred.
  • Based in Washington DC (required)
  • Familiarity with genetic testing, laboratory operations, or precision medicine policy.
  • Experience working in or with Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and familiarity with state legislative work.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and highly regulated environment.
  • Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range

    $260,000 - $280,000 USD

    Science-Minded, Patient-Focused.

    At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.

    Experts in what matters most.

    With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD / PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry's genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families : to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.

    Sequencing has the power to solve diagnostic challenges.

    Technical Expertise

  • High-quality testing : Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
  • Advanced detection : By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.
  • Clinical Expertise

  • Thorough analysis : We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
  • Customized care : Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
  • Impactful discovery : Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.
  • Our Culture

  • Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
  • Communicate directly, with empathy.
  • Do what we say we're going to do.
  • Be adaptable to change.
  • Operate with a bias for action.
  • Benefits include :

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Discounts
  • Voluntary benefits
  • GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All privacy policy information can be found here.

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