Director, State Government Affairs (mid-south)

GlaxoSmithKline

Nashville, TN, US
Fully remote
7+ years government relations experience
Registered lobbyist status capability
Mid-south state legislative knowledge
The Director will lead lobbying efforts to influence state laws and regulations across seven mid-South states to align with GSK's public health and pharmaceutical priorities

Job Summary

  • The Director will lead lobbying efforts to influence state laws and regulations across seven mid-South states to align with GSK's public health and pharmaceutical priorities.
  • This role requires managing senior executive engagements, overseeing contract lobbyists, and building strategic alliances with patient advocacy groups and health professional societies.
  • GSK seeks a candidate with deep familiarity with political processes in the mid-South to drive policy objectives in oncology, vaccines, respiratory, HIV, and specialty areas.

Matching Summary

The Director will lead lobbying efforts to influence state laws and regulations across seven mid-South states to align with GSK's public health and pharmaceutical priorities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years government relations experience
  • Registered lobbyist status capability
  • Mid-South state legislative knowledge
  • Patient advocacy group engagement
  • Healthcare policy expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Pre-existing relationships with Georgia leaders
  • Experience with vaccine policy initiatives
  • Coalition building with third parties
  • Strategic relationship development skills
  • Complex information summarization ability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 7 years professional experience in government or government relations
  • 50% travel within the geographic footprint expected

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter