Senior Manager Government Affairs

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

SUMMARY: 

The Senior Manager, Government Affairs will: drive Lundbeck’s advocacy strategy through direct lobbying of federal policymakers in collaboration with patient and professional organizations; and drive Lundbeck’s Political Action Committee strategy and manage its day-to-day operations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive strategic advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. that advance Lundbeck’s business objectives and the patients we serve. Builds and maintains key policymaker relationships on Capitol Hill especially focused on the Illinois, Washington, and California delegations, leaders in neuroscience, epilepsy, or rare diseases.   Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with key patient advocacy and professional associations related to prioritized policy issues. Proactively advocates the company’s priorities and objectives with leaders at prioritized organizations with direct one-on-one meetings and ongoing contact, and identifies opportunities for collaboration.
• Actively engages in trade association led strategic policy advocacy, as it aligns to Lundbeck priorities. 
• Collaborates with Patient Advocacy Medical Affairs and Market Access colleagues to ensure alignment on key priorities.
• Manages LUPAC (Lundbeck’s Political Action Committee):
  • Develops and drives membership development goals and programs for LUPAC; collaborates with Government Affairs leadership regarding strategies and objectives; leads implementation of the same in order to expand LUPAC enrollment and revenue. 
  • Manages LUPAC financial reporting and other compliance obligations directly and through LUPAC’s third party vendor, LUPAC receipts and disbursements, budget and record-keeping; manages quarterly meetings of LUPAC’s Board of Directors.
• Represents Lundbeck at congressional fundraisers which can require attendance at early morning, evening and weekend events.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS: 

• Accredited bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years progressive healthcare experience and/or experience working with healthcare policies
• Established Congressional relationships and track record of advocacy driving public policies through engagement with key stakeholders including policymakers, patient and provider organizations
• Strong collaborator with ability to multi-task and work independently and with limited oversight in a dynamic organization; able to work well as a member of an integrated team and build key relationships within the company, with policymakers and advocacy organizations
• Ability to provide strategic and operational guidance on complex issues and manage projects independently, within deadlines
• Strong written and oral communications skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• PAC management and compliance
• Experience writing and preparing executive briefing documents as well preparing executives for external speaking engagements
• Third-party consultant management
• Ability to effectively navigate and leverage trade association relationships

TRAVEL:

• Willingness/Ability to travel up to 10% domestically. International travel may be required.

The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $155,000 - $180,000 and eligibility for a 15% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. #LI-LM1

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify.