Head of Government Affairs, AMR

Head Of Government Affairs, Amr

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Illumina currently seeks a Head Of Government Affairs, AMR, to be based in Washington, DC. The role reports to our VP Of Government Affairs.

Responsibilities :

• Oversees analysis of proposed federal legislation to determine potential impact on the organization.
• Works with internal stakeholders to establish company positions on federal regulations and communicates positions internally and externally.
• Responsible for identifying, monitoring, and influencing government legislation, regulation, and public policy with the intent to optimize the business environment and patient access to Illumina solutions.
• Educate public policymakers on issues and initiatives that support and advocate for our industry and business.
• Create and maintain a positive leadership image and business climate for Illumina with federal policymakers.
• Work with all business units on strategies and matters involving and needing government relations.
• Utilize Illumina executives and subject matter experts to help educate government policymakers.
• Help manage major company events and high-profile meetings and visits with government officials.
• Effectively represent the company through direct advocacy and participation at the federal and state levels of government.
• Serve as a key liaison and advocate with key decision makers.
• Identify and manage the process for political contributions.

Policy Analysis Provide insightful analysis of proposed federal administrative and legislative actions and their impact on Illumina. Consider alternative policy descriptions and their impact on other stakeholders. In close partnership with business units and corporate functional experts, develop policy positions and appropriate messaging tailored appropriately to target audiences.

Advocacy Communicate directly and persuasively with government officials and staff, as well as both allies and opponents, in the advancement of Illumina public policy priorities. Demonstrate thought leadership and subject matter expertise where business strategic objectives can be advanced through proactive public policy engagement. Develop issue advocacy materials and presentations, testimony for delivery to legislative committees and regulatory bodies, and internal messaging for key contact and employee grassroots and vendor engagement programs.

Tracking And Intelligence Gathering Identify and monitor legislative and regulatory activities for their ripeness and potential impact, and report to internal partners in a timely and precise manner.

Industry Associations And Coalitions Serve on industry task forces and working groups where policy interests are aligned and Illumina leadership can be exerted. Represent the company at trade associations and participate as directed in meetings and work of national associations.

Third-Party Ally Development Build and lead advocacy coalition efforts intended to raise awareness on a disease state, barriers to patient access to therapy, or the importance of fostering a business environment friendly to technology innovation investment and employment. Particular focus on helping to cultivate business strategic partnerships with public and private payers, provider organizations, key clinical research institutions, as well as patient advocacy organizations.

Requirements :

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities.