Director, Federal Government Affairs - Senate Finance - W&M Democrats

Director, Federal Government Affairs

Site Name: USA
- District of Columbia
- Washington Dc

Posted Date:
Apr 16 2026

Director, Federal Government Affairs at GSK is responsible for strategic engagement with U.S. federal policymakers and the Executive Branch to advance the company's public policy priorities and regulatory interests. This role involves influencing legislative and regulatory outcomes, building relationships with key policymakers, developing coalitions with third‑party external partners, and collaborating with cross‑functional internal partners to support GSK's mission of improving health through innovation.

This pivotal role will involve direct engagement with Congress and the Executive Branch to champion GSK's priorities and advocate for critical issues within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.

• Serve as GSK's primary liaison to Democrats on relevant Congressional committees of jurisdiction, such as:
  Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, and others as required.
• Develop and execute strategies to engage Members of Congress on legislation aligned with GSK's interests.
• Build and maintain relationships with committee members and staff, ensuring regular communication and visibility into the organization’s policy positions.
• Monitor hearings, markups, and relevant legislative actions; provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.

• Represent GSK in external forums including trade associations (e.g., PhRMA), industry coalitions, and advocacy groups.
• Collaborate with peer organizations and stakeholders to build consensus and amplify shared policy goals.

• Provide regular updates to executive leadership and relevant teams on key legislative developments.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and policy memos for senior leadership and external stakeholders.

• Act as a representative for the GSK Employees Political Action Committee (PAC).

• Ensure all advocacy activities comply with applicable lobbying laws and disclosure requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience working in any combination of the following areas: a government agency, Capitol Hill, trade association, or corporate government affairs team.
• Experience in policy making with at least one of the following House or Senate committees:
  Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, Senate Health Education Labor Pension (HELP), House Energy & Commerce.
• Experience in co‑developing and implementing external engagement strategies with internal Business Partners to advance commercial policy priorities.
• Experience analyzing legislative policies, assessing their implications for commercial stakeholders, and communicating recommended actions.
• Experience contributing to and influencing engagement strategies with coalitions, trade associations, and/or industry working groups to further commercial policy priorities.

• Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPP, MBA) preferred.
• Strong understanding of the intersection between legislative policy and commercial healthcare interests.
• Proficiency at translating business priorities into legislative and policy influence.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, Medicare/Medicaid policy, pharmaceutical pricing, trade, or corporate tax issues.
• Experience advocating before tax‑writing and health committees.
• Proactive self‑starter who can see 'around the corner' for issues coming out of Congress and the Administration that will impact the business.
• Ability to establish and foster relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling advocacy materials and represent GSK effectively in high‑stakes settings.

Salary: US annual base salary ranges from $171,000 to $285,000. Includes annual bonus and eligibility for share‑based long‑term incentive program. Benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

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GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.