Director of Government Affairs

Epic; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic in Madison, WI seeks a seasoned government relations professional to drive congressional advocacy on healthcare technology issues and represent the company before federal policymakers.

You will develop strategies to promote pro‑innovation policies that put patients first, collaborate with health systems and associations, and travel up to 30%.

Relocation to the Madison area is reimbursed and you must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in any field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Relocation to the Madison, WI area reimbursed.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Drive congressional advocacy on healthcare issues.
• Represent Epic before federal policymakers and influence legislative issues around healthcare technology.
• Develop government relations strategies to promote pro‑innovation policies centered on patient care.
• Collaborate with health systems, hospital associations and other stakeholders to drive high‑impact initiatives.

Skills

Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Location: Madison, WI. Relocation assistance provided. This position requires relocation to the Madison area.

Responsibilities

Drive congressional advocacy on issues that shape the future of healthcare. Represent Epic before federal policymakers and serve as a key voice on legislative issues affecting healthcare technology.

Develop government relations strategies that advance pro‑innovation policies that put the patient at the heart of healthcare and help providers succeed in an evolving regulatory environment.

Primary focus on federal affairs, building and sustaining relationships across the House and Senate while partnering with government affairs teams at health systems, hospital associations, and other key healthcare stakeholders to drive aligned, high‑impact initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or greater (any major)
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• A history of academic and professional success
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of working days
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Relocation to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed)
• COVID-19 vaccination

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits, annual raises and bonuses, and stock grants. Your merit‑based compensation will reflect the impact of your work on the company and our customers.

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Please see our full non‑discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO.