Associate Director Government Affairs

Lundbeck A/S, H; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lundbeck is seeking an Associate Director, Government Affairs to join the Federal government affairs team in Washington, DC. You will partner with the VP to advance Lundbeck’s policy priorities, engage with Congress, regulators, and associations, and translate policy intelligence into strategic business guidance.

The role requires 7+ years of government affairs experience, a strong understanding of healthcare policy, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of progressive government affairs or policy experience.
• Experience influencing federal policymakers and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of federal healthcare policy and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute Lundbeck’s federal government affairs strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, staff, agencies, and trade associations.
• Monitor federal policy developments and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support informed policy decisions.
• Represent Lundbeck in industry groups and external stakeholder forums.

Skills

Relationship building

Policy analysis

Healthcare policy knowledge

Strategic influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

Summary

The Associate Director, Government Affairs is a member of the Government Affairs team led by the Vice President, Government Affairs and partners in the development and execution of Lundbeck's federal government affairs strategy to advance the company's business priorities and improve patient access. The role represents Lundbeck with federal policymakers, trade associations, patient and provider organizations, and other external stakeholders while providing strategic policy insights, identifying emerging legislative and regulatory issues, and collaborating across the enterprise to support informed business decisions and effective advocacy.

Essential Functions

• Partners with the Vice President, Government Affairs in the development and execution of Lundbeck's federal government affairs strategy to advance the company's business objectives, improve patient access, and respond to the evolving legislative and regulatory environment.
• Develops and executes federal advocacy initiatives by building and maintaining strategic relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, federal agencies, and other key policymakers, with particular focus on priority committees, leadership offices, and targeted state delegations. Partners in the development and execution of executive engagement strategies that strengthen external relationships and advance advocacy priorities.
• Develops and maintains strategic relationships with patient advocacy organizations, professional societies, trade associations, and coalition partners to identify opportunities for collaboration, advance shared policy objectives, and support initiatives that improve patient access and outcomes.
• Monitors and analyzes federal legislative and regulatory developments, assesses potential business impact, and provides timely policy intelligence and strategic recommendations to Government Affairs leadership and cross-functional business partners.
• Partners in annual government affairs planning and priority setting by identifying emerging policy risks, legislative opportunities, stakeholder engagement strategies, and advocacy priorities that support Lundbeck's business objectives.
• Collaborates with Patient Advocacy, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, Communications, Commercial, and other cross-functional partners to develop coordinated policy strategies, address policy and access challenges, and ensure alignment on external engagement activities.
• Represents Lundbeck in industry trade associations, coalitions, and external stakeholder forums, including active participation in PhRMA and other relevant organizations, contributing to policy discussions, industry positions, and the exchange of legislative intelligence.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with external partners, including alliance partners, life sciences organizations, patient and provider groups, and other key stakeholders to advance shared advocacy objectives.
• Manages external lobbying consultants and political advisors, establishing priorities, coordinating advocacy activities, and ensuring alignment with Lundbeck's government affairs strategy and objectives.
• Represents Lundbeck at congressional meetings, political events, industry conferences, coalition meetings, and other external forums to strengthen the company's visibility, relationships, and advocacy efforts.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, healthcare policy, or advocacy within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, government, trade association, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with and influencing federal policymakers, Congressional offices, federal agencies, trade associations, patient and provider organizations, and other key stakeholders to advance public policy objectives.
• Experience analyzing legislative and regulatory developments, assessing business impact, and developing strategic advocacy recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of the federal legislative process, healthcare policy, and the pharmaceutical regulatory environment.
• Strategic thinker with sound political judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Advanced degree (e.g., J.D., M.P.P., M.P.A., M.B.A., or other relevant graduate degree).
• Experience representing an organization before Congress, federal agencies, or national healthcare trade associations (e.g., PhRMA, BIO).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry supporting federal healthcare policy, patient access, or reimbursement initiatives.

Travel

• Willingness/Ability to travel up to 20% domestically. International travel may be required.

The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in Washington DC , if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $200,000 - $220,000 and eligibility for a 20 % bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan . Additional benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our site . Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. #LI-LM1

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site .

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site .

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify .

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About Lundbeck

At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.

Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world’s leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.

The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.