Director, State Government Affairs
Core
Strategic leader responsible for developing and executing lobbying and advocacy strategies to shape state legislative and regulatory environments in support of AbbVie's business and policy objectives.
Role type
Director, State Government Affairs
Builds
Robust political and policy environment fostering medical innovation, patient access, and long-term success for AbbVie.
Domain
Healthcare / State Government Affairs
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lobbying strategy development, stakeholder relationship management, policy analysis, legislative tracking, budget management, consultant management, compliance management, strategic business partnering, public speaking, persuasive writing
Preferred skills
Healthcare industry experience, knowledge of Medicaid and state finance processes, understanding of private healthcare marketplace dynamics
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Represent AbbVie's Illinois headquarters and lead strategic business relationships with state and local governments; Set lobbying and advocacy strategy to shape state legislative and regulatory activity; Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with state policymakers and regulators; Engage and partner with internal and external stakeholders to support U.S. site selection initiatives; Collaborate with the U.S. Strategic Alliances Director to provide state legislative and political expertise; Represent AbbVie at state legislative and political events; Hire and manage outside consultants within the region; Develop and oversee the regional state government affairs budget; Ensure rigorous lobbying and political giving compliance.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
