Director, Federal Government Relations

Pfizer; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Senior Federal Government Relations professional to advance policy priorities with U.S. Senate Democratic Members.

You will develop and execute lobbying strategies, build relationships with Senate offices, and monitor developments in healthcare, drug pricing, IP, tax, and innovation.

The role requires 8+ years in government or pharma, excellent communication, and the ability to translate business priorities into legislative influence, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years in government, policy development, or pharma industry.
• Strong understanding of Congressional processes and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute lobbying strategies and build relationships with Senate offices.
• Monitor healthcare, drug pricing, IP, tax, and innovation policy developments.
• Prepare briefing materials and advocacy content.
• Represent Pfizer in industry coalitions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on Senate activities.
• Coordinate external consultants.
• Maintain deep knowledge of Pfizer’s portfolio and policy priorities.

Skills

Relationship building

Advocacy skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role: Senior Federal Government Relations (FGR) professional supporting Pfizer’s policy advocacy with U.S. Senate Democratic Members.

Responsibilities:

• develop and execute lobbying strategies, build relationships with Senate offices, monitor legislative/regulatory developments in healthcare, drug pricing, IP, tax, and innovation
• prepare briefing materials and advocacy content
• represent Pfizer in industry coalitions
• advise internal stakeholders on Senate activities
• coordinate external consultants
• maintain deep knowledge of Pfizer’s portfolio and policy priorities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in government, policy development, or pharma industry
• strong understanding of Congressional processes, legislative and advocacy skills
• excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Preferred:

• experience with Senate Finance, HELP, Judiciary, or Appropriations Committees
• expertise in healthcare reimbursement, Medicare/Medicaid, pharmaceutical pricing, trade, or tax policy
• ability to translate business priorities into legislative influence
• experience in political strategy and stakeholder engagement

High-Value:

• U.S. federal policy, healthcare/pharma sector, legislative advocacy, Capitol Hill familiarity, policy analysis, stakeholder management, hybrid work setup with travel (~20%).