Director, Federal Government Affairs

AbbVie Advocacy Director

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Description

This position represents AbbVie's interests before the U.S. Government with a focus on the Executive Branch. This includes designing and executing comprehensive advocacy strategies to deliver on AbbVie priorities across a range of policies impacting the company and our ability to continue and grow significant investments in areas of critical unmet medical need. The Director will identify executive actions, regulatory opportunities and federal legislation, and work with the Legal, Compliance and Government Affairs (LCGA) team to analyze their impact and develop and lead strategies to advocate for and achieve results.

Core Job Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement and track progress across cross-functional teams on business-critical strategies for the enterprise.
• Successfully implement strategies in consultation with relevant business personnel, and when appropriate, in coordination with external coalitions and trade associations.
• Proactively evaluate the executive, regulatory and legislative environment for potential impact to AbbVie and the patients we serve.
• Stay apprised of business goals and strategies to identify opportunities. Consult with appropriate business and corporate personnel in making such determinations, leading recommendations and formulation of action plans.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with the key Administration personnel, and assist with Congressional outreach where needed.
• Enhance management and Business Unit understanding of and participation in the federal policymaking process.
• Collaborate with Business Units on critical issues, leveraging senior leadership and internal experts to advance AbbVie positions.
• Participate in formulation and implementation of the plan for AbbVie PAC.

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Qualifications

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Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.