Associate Director, Federal Government Affairs

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About the role

RoleAssociate Director, Federal Government Affairs at Takeda, responsible for shaping advocacy strategies to influence federal legislation, policy, and regulatory activities relevant to biopharma.

Responsibilities: Developing and implementing strategies to engage Congress, the White House, and agencies Building and maintaining stakeholder networks Supporting lobbying and advocacy efforts Monitoring legislative opportunities Representing Takeda in industry groups RequirementsBachelor’s degree 7+ years in advocacy or policy, with proven relationship-building, strategic thinking, and policy influence skills Strong writing, project management, and cross-cultural collaboration abilities are essential Experience with stakeholder engagement in pharma policy, legislative monitoring, and advocacy within a regulated environment are key Travel and LocationTravel up to 15% within the US; minimal international travel. High-value specifics include Washington, D.C. location, hybrid work setup, and focus on biopharma policy impacting commercial, clinical, and operational practices.

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