Manager State Government Relations

Cardinal Health•Dublin, OH

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About The Position

Government Relations monitors and influences state, federal and international public policy in support of the company's strategic agenda. Government Relations liaises with government officials and political groups to promote the company's interests and manages the company's political action committee (PAC). In conjunction with the Legal function, this job family also educates business leaders regarding the current and potential impacts of public policies on the business. The Manager, Government Relations reports to the Director, State Government Relations and is reasonable for tracking, monitoring, and advocating on behalf of Cardinal Health.

Requirements

Bachelor degree from accredited college or university preferred
Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience including significant experience in policy analysis and the legislative/regulatory process preferred
State legislature or Capitol Hill experience preferred.
Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
Projects may have significant and long-term impact
Provides solutions which may set precedent
Independently determines method for completion of new projects
Receives guidance on overall project objectives
Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, State Government Relations, the Manager, State Government Relations will work with Government Relations team, Regulatory, Legal, and business units to monitor and evaluate proposed state legislation and regulations, while identifying public policy issues, assessing the impact on Cardinal Health and our stakeholders, and developing recommendations and/or recommended solutions.
Prepares letters, testimony, and memos in collaboration with other company representatives, trade associations and stakeholders to achieve acceptable legislative language.
For assigned states, the Manager, Government Relations will act as the primary company liaison. Develop and maintain relationships with members of the legislature, state regulators and other state agencies.
Plan and organize meetings and tours with state legislators, regulators, key stakeholders, and others.
Manage trade association memberships in order to advance legislation favorable to corporate strategic initiatives.
Collaborates with other stakeholders to advance these positions.
Participate on ad hoc committees for trade associations to represent Cardinal Health's interests.
Participate in internal senior-level long-range planning and policy discussions to ensure broad understanding of the strategic drivers of the company's engagement on policy issues.
Prepare substantive written materials for the meetings and follow-up action items.
Present to business units and executive leadership regarding policy trends that may impact Cardinal Health.