Director, U.S Policy, Government Affairs

Company: AbbVie
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description The Director, U.S. Policy will support the U.S. Policy & Analytics team, the Federal Government Affairs (FGA) team and the Business Evolution Strategy Development (BESD) team by monitoring, tracking, and analyzing key U.S. federal public policy issues that could impact AbbVie and the patients we serve. The Director will be lead within the U.S. Policy & Analytics team for all federal legislative and regulatory developments related to commercial insurance and PBM reform. The Director will work with internal stakeholders to determine the impact of new reforms and business models on AbbVie, guide development of policy positions, and work with the FGA team and BESD team to develop policy strategies. The Director will also identify emerging policy trends of interest to AbbVie and develop recommendations on how to prepare for threats and opportunities. The Director will be responsible for communicating changes in policies, trends, and/or other significant developments at the federal level to key internal stakeholders and co-developing strategies with internal colleagues to support our business objectives. The Director will also support the FGA and BESD teams in developing advocacy materials and messages that clearly articulate AbbVies position and/or strong counter arguments. The Director will be the strategic partner to senior leaders in the organization leading Federal Government Affairs, BESD, Global Policy & U.S. Access Strategies, Public Affairs, Market Access and Legal work focused on commercial insurance and PBM reform. The Director will set the federal policy priorities and strategically engage partners to generate enterprise-wide support and resources necessary to accomplish our goals. Core Responsibilities Identify, track, and analyze commercial insurance and PBM reform legislative and regulatory developments that impact AbbVie and its products. Work with internal stakeholders to determine how federal legislative and regulatory developments related to commercial insurance and PBM reform impact AbbVie and the patients we serve. Develop clear and effective communications to ensure that internal AbbVie stakeholders are aware of and understand key issues and developments at the federal level. Provide internal expertise on federal policy and develop policy materials such as talking points, policy papers, and legislative/amendment language, in collaboration with legal, to support Federal Government Affairs, Legal and BESD colleagues in driving adoption of AbbVie priorities and policy positions. Develop novel policy ideas/options in collaboration with internal AbbVie stakeholders and ensure that positions are aligned with key business objectives, in collaboration with the key partners. Create persuasive materials and compelling messages for the Federal Government Affairs team to utilize in their communications with policymakers and third-party stakeholders. Work closely with the GA Therapeutic Area Strategies team and above brand internal colleagues to understand brand strategies and incorporate key insights into policy analyses and development. Develop, direct, and manage external analysis, projects, and other initiatives supported by external consultants. Ensure alignment with International Policy functions to ensure global consistency of AbbVies public policy positions. Represent AbbVie in external policy discussions, as needed, to position AbbVie as an industry thought leader. Lead discussion with senior leaders at AbbVie to garner cross functional support for our initiatives including leaders in Federal Government Affairs, BESD, Global Policy and U.S. Access Strategies, Public Affairs, Legal and Market Access. Qualifications Minimum ten years of experience in progressively more responsible roles. Must possess significant experience in commercial insurance & PBM policy, including deep ERISA and ACA technical understanding with knowledge of government affairs, public policy, market access and/or the law. Relevant experience in health care with a focus on pharmaceuticals policy preferred, as well as an understanding of the role of government agencies in health policy, especially at the federal level, and an understanding of the interaction between international, federal and state issues. Ability to identify policy opportunities and challenges, to connect policy to commercial business impact, and to develop concise and persuasive public policy positions and other written materials within the context of the political environment. Exceptional communicator (verbal, written, presentations). Ability to effectively communicate public policy information and positions to internal and external stakeholders. Must be able to work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional peers, handle ambiguity well, and enjoy working in a collegial, yet fast-paced and high performing environment. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills; strong attention to detail. Bachelor's degree in related field such as public policy, health care administration, or political science required. Advance degree preferred (MPH, MBA, JD, MPP, PhD). Some domestic travel (15 percent) required. Key Stakeholders Internally Federal Government Affairs, BESD team, U.S. Policy & Analytics team, Therapeutic Area Strategies team, Government Affairs leadership, Legal, U.S. Market Access and brand teams. Externally consultants, third party groups, and peer companies. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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