Assistant Director of Government Relations: Penn Medicine

Bryn Mawr College; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare advocacy organization is seeking an Assistant Director of Government Relations to support their advocacy efforts across multiple states. The role involves managing an advocacy agenda, cultivating relationships with government officials, and communicating advocacy priorities. Ideal candidates should possess strong writing and research skills, with experience in government relations or advocacy. The position is based in the United Kingdom, Wales, and requires adherence to ethical standards and compliance with reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in advocacy or government relations is essential.
• Proven ability to track and analyze legislative and policy developments.
• Strong understanding of health care policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement advocacy agenda across states.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with officials.
• Support the preparation of comment letters and policy summaries.

Skills

Strong writing and research abilities

Ability to manage complex tasks

Effective communication skills

Job description

The Assistant Director of Government Relations in Penn Medicine’s Department of Government and Community Relations supports Penn Medicine’s advocacy efforts across state, federal, and regional levels, with a particular focus on Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Reporting to the Senior Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, the Associate Director helps develop and implement Penn Medicine’s annual advocacy agenda and supports relationship-building with government officials across jurisdictions. This role works closely with Penn Medicine entities, departments, faculty, and staff to facilitate communication with elected and appointed officials.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing and implementing Penn Medicine’s advocacy agenda across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including tracking, analyzing, and engaging on legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to Penn Medicine. Must have strong writing and research abilities, ability to manage complex tasks and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Supports engagement at the federal, state, and regional levels, in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
• Implements a strategic approach to cultivating relationships and communicating Penn Medicine’s advocacy priorities. Establishes and strengthens relationships with elected and appointed officials and key staff across jurisdictions.
• Primary responsibility for the Government Relations weekly newsletter process and ensures timely distribution of the weekly Government Relations report to stakeholders. Communicates with internal and external constituencies by drafting reports and updates as necessary.
• Participates in meetings for industry associations and outside organizations focused on government relations and health care policy, including but not limited to the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and others.
• Supports the preparation of comment letters, legislative and policy summaries, and internal stakeholder communications related to advocacy priorities.
• Serves as an advisor to the Senior Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs on strategic initiatives and short- and mid-term planning activities, including special projects.
• Works closely across the Government and Community Relations Office to ensure a coordinated public affairs strategy that aligns with organizational goals, including the Associate Vice President of Government and Community Relations and the Director of Government Relations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable lobbying disclosure and reporting requirements and assists with lobbying reporting and tracking. Maintains ethical standards of conduct at all times.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization