Assoc Dir, Government Affairs

2 weeks ago


Washington, United States BAXTER Full time

**Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy**

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.Baxter Healthcare has an immediate opening for an Associate Director of Government Affairs** **to join our growing Kidney Care team. This position will work closely with the Head of Government Affairs, Kidney Care to create and execute advocacy strategies needed to effectively represent our company on Capitol Hill, the administration, and the kidney care stakeholder community. The Associate Director plays an integral role in expanding on existing and cultivating new relationships with Congressional offices and outside organizations. This position also works closely with internal Corporate Affair functions including Communications, Reimbursement and Stakeholder Advocacy.

**Your role at Baxter**:

- This position will hold a central role in shaping and implementing strategies to direct legislative and regulatory activities with U.S. government stakeholders
- The impact of this role will be measured by the ability to drive policy changes at the federal level that improve the lives of the patients we serve

**Your team**:

- The Associate Director for Federal Government Affairs will be an integral part of the U.S. government affairs team and will report directly in the Head of Government Affairs
- The U.S. Government Affairs team is focused on changing public policy in the U.S. and around the world to increase patient access to life saving and live sustain treatment and to incentivize healthcare innovation
- The U.S. Government Affairs team is based in Washington, DC

**What you'll be doing**:

- The Associate Director for Federal Government Affairs will focus on U.S. federal policymakers and other stakeholder groups on key issues that impact business interests and brand reputation
- Identify and engage with key partners, policymakers, and regulatory bodies at federal level
- Track legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the company's operations and proactively engage with relevant policymakers to advocate for favorable policies
- Monitor developments on Capitol Hill and at the relevant federal agencies for the purpose providing organizational leaders with real time intelligence
- Collaborate with business partners (Marketing, Regulatory, Medical, Communications) on product launches, supply chain logistics and assessing regulatory burden
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key Congressional stakeholders and administration officials and advocate on topics such as patient access, incentivizing innovation, payment reform, and reimbursement
- Leverage external relationships to gain insights into emerging trends, legislative priorities, and political risks that may impact the organization's business operations
- Collaborate with internal functions, including legal, compliance, policy, and regulatory teams, to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations across global markets

**What you'll bring**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience (5+ years) and leadership in government affairs, public policy, or related fields, with a focus on legislative and regulatory processes
- Familiarity with U.S. political and regulatory environments, particularly in regards to Congressional and Executive Branch operations
- Strong analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities, with the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
- Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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**Equal Employment Opportunity**

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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