Senior Director, State Government Affairs

Senior Director Government AffairsAt Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.The Senior Director is responsible for the development and implementation of Lilly's government affairs strategy with tight alignment with Lilly's Business Units Cardiometabolic Health, Immunology, Neuroscience, and Oncology. The Senior Director requires a combination of technical expertise and cross-functional leadership ability as a member of a diverse team. The Senior Director must be capable of making technical (business and legislative) decisions within Lilly and with external entities. The Senior Director must have the experience to lead large-scale projects or campaigns with awareness of legislative and business risks. The Senior Director is responsible for Lilly's relationship with key customers and functions as a principal government affairs representative on behalf of Lilly with civic and community organizations, disease state organizations, governors, their cabinet and executive staff, state legislatures, state regulatory agencies, and local elected officials.Responsibilities include:Develop and manage relationships with key advocacy and business organizations that align with Lilly's business and legislative objectives.Support Lilly's state government affairs team by leveraging relationships with prominent governors, their executive staff, and state legislators.Engage with civic and community organizations within the region.Secure and strengthen alliances with state-based disease state patient organizations to support Lilly's business and legislative objectives.Support Lilly's Federal office (in Washington, D.C.) by leveraging relationships with prominent members of the congressional delegation from priority states.Influence decisions within the government affairs team and external partners on legislative issues that align with Lilly's business objectives.Analyze and anticipate changes to public and private business environment in areas of direct responsibility. Identify trends and stay abreast of the external environment for issues and actions that could affect present and future business opportunities.Manage a budget and the activities of consultants.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in political science or related fields10+ years of experience in government affairs or related lobbying experienceQualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.Additional Skills/Preferences:Specialized knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in multiple geographiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsBusiness acumenAbility to work across boundaries and networksAbility to lead in a complex environment and to solve complex problems with broad impact on legislation and Lilly's businessAbility to lead through controversial issues impacting the businessLilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status.Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $169,500 - $275,000. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).