Director Government and Community Relations
Core
Lead government affairs and community relations for a biomedical research institution, shaping legislation and policy while managing relationships with officials and stakeholders in New York.
Role type
Director, Government and Community Relations
Builds
Strategic advocacy, policy influence, and community partnerships for a nonprofit biomedical research institution.
Domain
Biomedical research, nonprofit policy, government relations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government relations, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, legislative monitoring, strategic communication, relationship building, crisis response, public-sector funding identification, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's degree, 8+ years supervisory experience, deep knowledge of NY state/federal processes
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Establish relationships with state/federal/local officials; shape legislative agendas; serve as liaison to civic organizations; identify funding opportunities; develop advocacy strategies; monitor regulatory developments; represent the organization in NY life sciences communities.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
