GSK
Title:
Director, Federal Government Affairs Company:
GSK Site:
USA - District of Columbia - Washington DC Posted:
Dec 4 2025
Job Summary As Director of Federal Government Affairs, you will lead strategic engagement with U.S. federal policymakers and the Executive Branch to advance GSK’s public policy priorities and regulatory interests. You will influence legislative and regulatory outcomes, build relationships with key policymakers, develop coalitions, and collaborate cross‑functionally to support GSK’s mission of improving health through innovation.
Responsibilities
Serve as GSK’s primary liaison to relevant Congressional committees, including Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, Senate HELP, House Energy & Commerce, 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 GSK’s policy positions.
Monitor hearings, markups, and relevant legislative actions; provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
Represent GSK in external forums such as 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 representative for the GSK Employees Political Action Committee (PAC).
Ensure all advocacy activities comply with applicable lobbying laws and disclosure requirements.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, or a related field.
Seven or more years of experience in a government agency, Capitol Hill, a trade association, or a 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 HELP, House Energy & Commerce.
Experience 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 industry working groups.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPP, MBA).
Strong understanding of the intersection between legislative policy and commercial healthcare interests.
Proficiency translating business priorities into legislative and policy influence.
Extensive 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 anticipates emerging issues in Congress and the Administration.
Ability to establish and foster relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to develop compelling advocacy materials and represent GSK effectively in high‑stakes settings.
Compensation & Benefits The US annual base salary for this position ranges from $171,000 to $285,000. The range takes into account work location, candidate skills, experience, education level, and market rate. In addition to salary, the role offers an annual bonus, eligibility to participate in a share‑based long‑term incentive program, health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Further details on benefits can be found in the GSK US Benefits Summary.
About GSK GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, supporting innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines across respiratory, immunology and inflammation, oncology, HIV, and infectious diseases. Our culture of ambition for patients, accountability for impact, and doing the right thing drives our impact on patients, shareholders, and employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or military service.
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Director, Federal Government Affairs Company:
GSK Site:
USA - District of Columbia - Washington DC Posted:
Dec 4 2025
Job Summary As Director of Federal Government Affairs, you will lead strategic engagement with U.S. federal policymakers and the Executive Branch to advance GSK’s public policy priorities and regulatory interests. You will influence legislative and regulatory outcomes, build relationships with key policymakers, develop coalitions, and collaborate cross‑functionally to support GSK’s mission of improving health through innovation.
Responsibilities
Serve as GSK’s primary liaison to relevant Congressional committees, including Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, Senate HELP, House Energy & Commerce, 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 GSK’s policy positions.
Monitor hearings, markups, and relevant legislative actions; provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
Represent GSK in external forums such as 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 representative for the GSK Employees Political Action Committee (PAC).
Ensure all advocacy activities comply with applicable lobbying laws and disclosure requirements.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, or a related field.
Seven or more years of experience in a government agency, Capitol Hill, a trade association, or a 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 HELP, House Energy & Commerce.
Experience 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 industry working groups.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPP, MBA).
Strong understanding of the intersection between legislative policy and commercial healthcare interests.
Proficiency translating business priorities into legislative and policy influence.
Extensive 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 anticipates emerging issues in Congress and the Administration.
Ability to establish and foster relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to develop compelling advocacy materials and represent GSK effectively in high‑stakes settings.
Compensation & Benefits The US annual base salary for this position ranges from $171,000 to $285,000. The range takes into account work location, candidate skills, experience, education level, and market rate. In addition to salary, the role offers an annual bonus, eligibility to participate in a share‑based long‑term incentive program, health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Further details on benefits can be found in the GSK US Benefits Summary.
About GSK GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, supporting innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines across respiratory, immunology and inflammation, oncology, HIV, and infectious diseases. Our culture of ambition for patients, accountability for impact, and doing the right thing drives our impact on patients, shareholders, and employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or military service.
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