Capitol Hill Federal Affairs Director

Edwards Lifesciences LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 159,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Benefits programs

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Government Affairs - Federal to execute the company's advocacy strategy on Capitol Hill. You will serve as a registered federal lobbyist and represent Edwards before Members of Congress and staff, focusing on direct lobbying and policy engagement.

In this on-site role, you will build bipartisan relationships, monitor legislation, attend fundraising events, ensure compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, government, healthcare, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years with Bachelor's degree or 10 years with Master's degree of relevant experience in federal government affairs, lobbying, congressional affairs, campaigns, or a related Washington role or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.
• Experience on Capitol Hill, corporate Government Affairs, trade association, lobbying firm, political organization, or comparable environment.
• Strong understanding of Congress, legislative and committee processes, and political dynamics.
• Commitment to compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act, campaign-finance requirements, congressional ethics rules, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Execute federal legislative and advocacy strategies through direct engagement with Members of Congress and congressional staff.
• Maintain regular, visible presence on Capitol Hill as a registered federal lobbyist.
• Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with congressional offices and committees relevant to healthcare, Medicare, FDA, patient access, innovation, tax, trade, and other priorities.
• Monitor congressional activity and provide timely political intelligence on legislation, hearings, and staff changes.
• Attend political fundraising events, PAC events, and other activities in compliance with law and policy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, government, business, healthcare, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Government Affairs - Federal to execute the company's advocacy strategy on Capitol Hill. You will serve as a registered federal lobbyist and represent Edwards before Members of Congress and staff, focusing on direct lobbying and policy engagement.

In this on-site role, you will build bipartisan relationships, monitor legislation, attend fundraising events, ensure compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and collaborate with