Beam Therapeutics
Senior Director, State Government Affairs
Cambridge, MA · Director · Full-time
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About the role
- Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines.
- To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities.
- This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of strategies and tactical plans to influence governors, state legislators, state Medicaid officials, state patient and provider organizations and other stakeholders.
- Assist in building professional networks with elected leaders and key stakeholders to promote access to innovative gene therapies.
- Collaborate on external meetings and advocacy efforts that strengthen Beam's federal and state legislative and executive branch relationships.
- Develop and coordinate Beam's lobbying strategy in targeted states.
- Collaborate internally with relevant Beam teams, including (but not limited to) market access, Regulatory, and Patient Advocacy.
- This individual will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance good policy and mitigate against harmful ones, ensuring policy alignment with Beam's business objectives.
Requirements
- BS degree required.
- Typically 15+ years of experience working directly in a health / pharma / biotech government affairs, advocacy or policy-related role.
- Demonstrated experience working with state Medicaid agencies to ensure access to innovative therapies.
- Existing network of state government affairs officials.
- Competence in understanding and influencing government policies with proven track record in developing and influencing policy solutions.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across functions.
- Travel up to 40%.
- The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, scope of job, internal comparisons, and market data.
- Beam Pay Range
- $260,000 - $320,000 USD
Compensation
- The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting.
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