GenScript/ProBio

Associate Director, US Government Affairs

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$160kDetected 11 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

The Associate Director, US Government Affairs is responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory activities that might affect GenScript and ProBio at the federal, state and local levels of government.
This role is expected to connect and inform many different people both internal and external to GenScript and ProBio.

The role is expected to seek advice and insights as appropriate from GenScript's current partners in DC (federal) and NJ (state) levels.
Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with government officials, industry stakeholders, and community leaders to influence policy.
With input from DC and NJ partners, identify key relationships to build and maintain.
Develop, and as needed, activate a US Government Affairs Crisis Response Committee with the ability to respond accurately and quickly.
Lead and control the development of Government Affairs messages based on the specific issues being addressed with elected offices and regulatory agencies.
GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

must be able to influence and coordinate across all levels of a global organization.
Experience in translating scientific/technical content for a broad range of audiences. Pharmaceutical/biotech or healthcare experience preferred.
Global perspective, cultural agility, and cross-cultural communication skills, with flexibility to adapt to diverse market needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proactive, adaptable, highly organized, and capable of leading multiple projects efficiently under pressure.
Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs
demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

Coordinate with Corporate Communications on who in the organization needs to be aware of information and be available to answer questions as they arise.
Prepare external-facing messages focused on U.S. supply chain resilience and highlighting that the continued success of GenScript and ProBio is good for the U.S. biotech ecosystem.
Leverage existing approved message points from Corporate Communications when meeting with key elected officials and their staffs.
Bachelor's degree or above in Communications, Marketing, International Relations, Political Sciences, Scientific disciplines, or related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of government affairs experience with demonstrable measures of success or equivalent experience as a legislative assistant or political operations.
Strong knowledge of the international media ecosystem, communication habits, and public opinion environment and where and how to find relevant information related to GenScript's and ProBio's government affairs situation.
Experience in translating scientific/technical content for a broad range of audiences.
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentations skills in English, with professional proficiency in writing press releases, media pitches, and executive speeches

When appropriate, work to hire external lobbyists to advocate for key positions for GenScript and/or ProBio.

include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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