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Director Government Relations - Animal Health

Washington, DC, USAFull-time$191k–$300k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Leads federal public policy and government relations for the Animal Health business, focusing on Congressional engagement, technology policy, and trade policy.

Role type

Director, Federal Public Policy & Government Relations

Builds

Science- and evidence-based policies affecting the animal health business and customers.

Domain

Animal Health / Federal Public Policy / Trade Policy

Required skills

Federal government policy experience, Congressional engagement, Trade policy, Technology policy, Stakeholder management, Policy development, Strategic planning

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (Master's, J.D., DVM), Experience with specific Congressional committees, Trade issues experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead federal relationships across the Animal Health North American business; Develop and lead strategy for engagement with Congress, USDA, FDA, and the administration; Coordinate trade strategy and engage federal agencies and embassies; Build relationships with trade associations and policy thought leaders; Manage hired consultants for federal policy; Collaborate with internal business leaders to align policy with business strategy.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership