GSK
Site Name: USA - District of Columbia - Washington Dc Posted Date: Dec 2 2025
Director, Federal Government Affairs The 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.
Legislative Advocacy & Committee Engagement
Serve as GSK's primary liaison to relevant Congressional committees of jurisdiction, such as:
Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, Senate Health Education Labor Pension (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 the organization's policy positions.
Monitor hearings, markups, and relevant legislative actions; provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
Stakeholder & Coalition Engagement
Represent GSK in external forums including trade associations (e.g. PhRMA, etc.), industry coalitions, trade associations, and advocacy groups.
Collaborate with peer organizations and stakeholders to build consensus and amplify shared policy goals.
Internal Communication & Reporting
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.
Representation of GSK's PAC
Act as a representative for the GSK Employees Political Action Committee (PAC).
Compliance and Political Engagement
Ensure all advocacy activities comply with applicable lobbying laws and disclosure requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in political science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field
Seven years or more 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 (commercial and gov't affairs) 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
The US annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $171,000 to $285,000. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
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.
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Director, Federal Government Affairs The 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.
Legislative Advocacy & Committee Engagement
Serve as GSK's primary liaison to relevant Congressional committees of jurisdiction, such as:
Senate Finance, House Ways & Means, Senate Health Education Labor Pension (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 the organization's policy positions.
Monitor hearings, markups, and relevant legislative actions; provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
Stakeholder & Coalition Engagement
Represent GSK in external forums including trade associations (e.g. PhRMA, etc.), industry coalitions, trade associations, and advocacy groups.
Collaborate with peer organizations and stakeholders to build consensus and amplify shared policy goals.
Internal Communication & Reporting
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.
Representation of GSK's PAC
Act as a representative for the GSK Employees Political Action Committee (PAC).
Compliance and Political Engagement
Ensure all advocacy activities comply with applicable lobbying laws and disclosure requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in political science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field
Seven years or more 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 (commercial and gov't affairs) 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
The US annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $171,000 to $285,000. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share‑based long‑term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
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.
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