Director, State Government Relations
About The Position
As Director, State Government Affairs, you will lead BioNTech's state-level engagement strategy, ensuring patient access to our innovative pipeline of medicines. This field-based role focuses on identifying and addressing key legislative and regulatory issues across multiple states that impact our business and patients. Your work will directly shape state policies to create favorable environments for our products, contributing to BioNTech’s mission of improving global health. You will collaborate across functions to develop proactive strategies that mitigate risks, leverage opportunities, and support product launches, access, reimbursement, and regulatory pathways. By building relationships with government officials and industry associations, you will play a pivotal role in advancing BioNTech’s priorities and bringing life-changing medicines to patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with demonstrated expertise in state government affairs or public policy with 10 plus years of experience.
- Proven success influencing state legislation/regulation and fostering relationships with decision-makers.
- Strong skills in communication, coalition-building, and strategic planning.
- Ability to interpret complex policies, assess commercial implications, and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Comfortable managing regional responsibilities across multiple states; travel readiness required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Medicaid policy, formulary processes, or state-level drug pricing frameworks and background within biopharmaceutical or biotech industry
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead BioNTech's state-level legislative and regulatory strategies in collaboration with the US Commercial team.
- Shape public policy to ensure a favorable environment for product launches and patient access.
- Monitor state legislative developments; identify risks/opportunities and align strategies with internal stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and industry associations.
- Educate internal teams on emerging trends while integrating their feedback into strategic planning.
- Manage external consultants and lobbyists to ensure alignment with BioNTech’s priorities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
