Director, U.S. Government Relations

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Job Description

The Director, U.S. Government Relations is a senior, highly visible role responsible for leading and executing integrated federal and state advocacy strategies that advance the company's U.S. policy, market access, and business objectives, while proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating enterprise ‑ wide policy, political, and reputational risk.

In a rapidly evolving healthcare and MedTech environment, this role serves as a strategic enterprise partner, translating political, legislative, and regulatory developments into actionable strategies that enable access, protect operations and supply chain resilience, mitigate risk, and create long‑term opportunity across the portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Director, U.S. Government Relations, the Director operates with significant autonomy and influence, owning priority advocacy initiatives end‑to‑end and advising senior leaders on policy risk, opportunity, and positioning.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of U.S. government relations strategies across federal and priority state and local jurisdictions, with particular emphasis on Congressional strategy, aligned with enterprise and business‑unit priorities.
• Anticipate, assess, and respond to legislative, regulatory, and political developments with material impact on the company's portfolio, operations, and reputation.
• Shape and advance company policy positions on complex, high‑impact issues, balancing business objectives, policy feasibility, and reputational considerations.
• Represent the company in senior‑level engagements with Members of Congress and Congressional staff, as well as federal and state regulators, governors' offices, and other key policymakers.
• Direct and manage external lobbying firms, consultants, and advisors, ensuring coordinated Hill, federal agency, and state‑level strategies, clear priorities, and strong performance management.
• Play leadership roles within trade associations, coalitions, and industry groups to advance company priorities and help shape coordinated Congressional and state advocacy efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, preparing executive‑level briefings, talking points, and strategic recommendations.
• Partner closely with Healthcare Policy and Market Access, Communications, Legal, Integrated Supply Chain, and commercial teams to ensure alignment across advocacy, messaging, and business objectives.
• Mentor and coach junior government relations professionals, contributing to overall team capability and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• 10–12 years of progressive experience in government relations, public policy, public affairs, or advocacy, including senior‑level responsibility in a corporate, trade association, consulting, or government environment.
• Substantial experience engaging the U.S. federal legislative and regulatory process, including direct interaction with Congress and/or federal agencies; demonstrated state‑level experience preferred.
• Prior experience on Capitol Hill, within a federal agency, or in a senior state or gubernatorial role, or equivalent senior‑level government service.
• Proven track record of leading complex advocacy initiatives, managing political and reputational risk, and influencing legislative, regulatory, or policy outcomes.
• Demonstrated success managing external lobbying firms, consultants, and multi‑jurisdictional advocacy campaigns, including setting strategy, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Experience operating in highly regulated or politically sensitive environments, such as healthcare, life sciences, medical technology, manufacturing, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong strategic judgment and executive presence, with experience advising senior leaders and executives in high‑stakes environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive‑level briefings, talking points, and strategic recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MPP, MPH, JD, MBA) strongly preferred.

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to ensuring the company's voice is credible, coordinated, and effective in shaping public policy that impacts patient access, innovation, and business continuity. Success will be measured by strong executive trust, durable policymaker relationships, and tangible policy and regulatory outcomes that protect and advance the company's mission.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable and learn and improve every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization's investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

USA DC - Washington, DC

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Salary Range Information

$202,700.00 - $324,200.00 USD Annual