Director, State Policy – Government Relations
Job Description:
- Lead a defined portfolio of state policy priorities and government relations responsibilities in Iowa, Minnesota, and other states identified by SPGR leadership
- Develop and support implementation of coordinated state policy positions and strategies aligned with business and enterprise objectives
- Serve as enterprise-wide subject matter expert and point of accountability for assigned state policy issues
- Develop policy platforms and materials including policy principles, legislative language, backgrounders, talking points, research summaries, comment letters, and testimony
- Analyze, forecast, and communicate implications of state legislative and regulatory developments
- Develop strategies to generate policy evidence through contracted resources, consulting firms, and academics
- Participate in trade association workgroups and represent Pfizer in policy coalitions, forums, and legislative hearings
- Monitor state legislation and regulations affecting Pfizer priorities in assigned geography
- Identify and analyze emerging political and policy issues
- Develop and execute lobbying strategies
- Coordinate with Pfizer colleagues, contract lobbyists, and third-party stakeholders to achieve legislative and regulatory objectives
- Supervise outreach and communication to state and local policymakers
- Supervise grassroots and political action programs
- Maximize advocacy and public affairs efforts with internal and external groups
- Plan and manage a budget within established guidelines
- Collaborate across Business Units, Legal, Public Affairs, Federal Policy, Market Access, and Corporate Affairs
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in state policy or related function with Bachelor’s degree; 7+ years with masters/MBA; 5+ years with PhD, JD or PharmD
- Significant experience in state healthcare policy and state government relations
- Demonstrated ability to analyze legislative and regulatory proposals and translate them into practical business and policy recommendations
- Strong understanding of state governmental processes, healthcare policy, and political environments
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting policy materials and executive-level communications
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, trade association partners, policymakers, regulators, and legislative staff
- Ability to manage multiple policy and state issue priorities across numerous jurisdictions simultaneously
- Demonstrated experience in both state policy strategy and analysis and state government relations
- Experience developing policy strategies and translating legislative and regulatory analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
- Experience engaging directly with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other external stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively across policy development and state-level advocacy, including managing multiple issues and jurisdictions
- Must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
- Permanent work authorization in the United States required
- U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
- Ability to operate a Pfizer company car
- Travel expectations: 50% of the time
Benefits:
- Global Performance Plan bonus target of 20.0% of base salary
- Share based long term incentive program
- 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
- Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
- Potential relocation assistance based on business needs and/or eligibility
- Pfizer company car availability