Senior Director, Global Policy Public Affairs

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** Role

Description:

** Public policy issues affecting the animal health sector have grown significantly in the U.S.  Active leadership, understanding and engagement in the political and regulatory sphere has become a necessity in today’s competitive and challenging environment.

As Zoetis continues to expand its policy influence and advocacy, it is critical that the company have a physical presence and leader based in Washington, D.C.  who can represent Zoetis, shape the environment in which the company operates, and achieve our public policy goals.
** PURPOSE OF

THE ROLE
** The primary responsibility for the newly created Head of Federal Affairs & Global Policy will be to engage policymakers, members of Congress and administration officials.  In addition, the professional will work with trade associations and third-party stakeholders to build beneficial relationships and influence favorable outcomes on behalf of the company.  This role will work closely with the VP, U.S. Public Affairs & Global Policy to develop policy positions and strategies aligned to business objectives.  

A secondary responsibility will be to contribute to policy development and engagement on issues impacting the industry, our customers, and stakeholders under the supervision of the VP, U.S. Public Affairs & Global Policy.  The individual in this role must be able to think strategically and provide thoughtful counsel pertinent to a range of policy issues and represent Zoetis with minimal direction before policymakers, external stakeholders and company leaders.
** KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Lead Zoetis’ political advocacy on Capitol Hill and with the administration.
* Serve as the company’s day-to-day representative before policymakers and third parties; scheduling and attending meetings and fundraisers to advance our policy and political goals.
* Align with Zoetis’ Head, PAC & Political Affairs to develop Zoetis PAC’s contribution strategy, targets, events, and engagement.
* Align with Zoetis’ Head, PAC & Political Affairs on colleague grassroots education, engagement, activation, and messaging.
* Establish Zoetis as a partner and resource-of-choice with key U.S. government policymakers with opportunities to shape policies on animal health.
* Define and execute public policy positions that support the company's portfolio to create a competitive advantage while ensuring that these policy positions align with the overall purpose and business strategy of Zoetis.
* Work with leadership to educate and promote animal health policies and legislation favorable to Zoetis’ business strategy.
* Act as an internal champion for Public Affairs’ work and actively showcase examples for colleagues to understand value and impact of the function in commercial markets.
* Prepare and support the development of communications for several audience levels: peers, colleagues, customers, management, and senior executives (e.g., executive briefings), including with different digital tools and formats.
* Manage projects effectively and efficiently, including assisting other team members as appropriate.
* Work across all species teams, manufacturing, International and US commercial, VMRD, Legal and Regulatory
* Externally collaborate with key stakeholders, such as trade associations, professional societies, key customers, and policy thought leaders; represent Zoetis as a speaker in external fora.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* *** PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
*** 10-15 years of experience in animal health, policy, and/or government and public affairs
* Based in Washington, D.C.
* Experience serving as a lobbyist for a large company and/or trade association
* Capitol Hill and/or administration experience in health or agriculture
* Strong relationships with congressional and administration staff, policymakers & third parties
* Ability to identify and advocate on challenging issues with minimal supervision
* Research and communication skillsets are…