Policy & Alliance Development Associate Director

General Summary The Policy & Alliance Development Associate Director will support the strategy and execution of US Public Affairs (USPA) activities, with initial focus in pain and kidney areas. Works within Public Affairs and cross-functionally with internal teams (commercial, medical, R&D, legal) to ensure alignment and progress toward corporate goals and objectives. Key Duties and Responsibilities Serve as primary liaison to the USPA State Government Affairs (SGA) team on state policy work. Support identification of SGA opportunities to advance pain program objectives; generate materials/assets to execute engagements. Monitor state legislation to identify policy/political opportunities and risks to the business. Lead key USPA pain projects; manage departmental program/process operations to advance policy initiatives. Develop project plans, goals, processes, and logistics to gain cooperation and alignment. Summarize and create internal communications on program progress, timeline updates, and potential risks. Monitor project budgets; communicate forecast variance, risks, and opportunities. Compile reports and prepare internal meeting minutes; track action items and manage multi-dimensional tasks. Travel: 10–20% anticipated. Knowledge, Skills and Experience 7–8+ years pharmaceutical industry experience; prior experience in patient advocacy, public health policy, government relations (preferably pain environment). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; uses judgment in novel/unusual situations. Ability to collaborate and build productive relationships across functions. Project management skills; proficient at managing/tracking/measuring. Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects while meeting deadlines, budgets, and status updates. Strong communication skills; ability to synthesize data into insights. Detail oriented with strong project/operations management. Comfortable working in areas of uncertainty. Pay Range $178,000 - $267,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr