Associate Director, Government Affairs and Insights

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Novartis Full time
Job Description Summary

The Associate Director, Government Affairs and Insights will be responsible for driving the development and management of a unified US Government Affairs political program. This program encompasses the Novartis Political Action Committee (PAC), corporate political giving, grassroots engagement, and political trend analysis in support of an integrated US government affairs team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reimagine and lead day-to-day activities of the Novartis Political Action Committee (PAC), including recruitment strategy and execution, management of compliance and disclosure requirements, and operational activities.
  • Develop a corporate political giving program that features an increased use of data and insights around political programs and engagement to ensure that disbursements are aligned with near and long-term priorities.
  • Conduct political horizon scanning and lead candidate vetting process for open seat political races. Collaborate with government affairs team to research, interview, and educate and lead the hand-off process between State and Federal.
  • Perform comprehensive analyses and syntheses of federal and state political trends that identify potential opportunities and assess associated risks to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Manage the political calendar to ensure internal teams are aware of crucial political events, elections and engagements and manage convention planning for the Democratic and Republican conventions, including sponsorship opportunities and local engagement.
  • Oversee and manage the Political Program budget, which includes PAC and Grassroot related dues, sponsorships and subscriptions, to support strategic objectives.
  • Lead employee engagement (grassroots) program, including, planning and execution of strategic plan aligned with USPA and Communications objectives, oversee development of associated supporting materials and activities, and engagement with key external partners including key trade associations and industry peers.
  • Manage quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filing process, including but not limited to timely and accurate report submission.
  • Oversee the creation, revision and publishing of political program plans, toolkits, training materials. Develop political focused research, presentations and provide ongoing updates and align with relevant internal partners such as Communications, ESG and Legal to ensure cross-functional alignment.
  • Advise and support to US GA Head, as well as Heads of Federal and State Government Affairs, in order to effectively build and manage Novartis US political programs and external reputation to engage and lead in relevant policy discussions.
Requirements
  • At least 5 years experience in government relations, public relations or closely related field
  • Understanding of how political action committees operate and the fundraising process.
  • Program management experience with experience managing external vendors and outside counsel.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
  • Ability to work both cooperatively as well as independently; ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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