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