Director, U.S. Public Policy

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim invites applications for the Director of US Public Policy. This role leads enterprise-wide policy strategies to advance patient access, affordability, and innovation policy, while advising PGA leadership on legislative and regulatory impacts.

The role requires a strong track record in U.S. healthcare policy, senior leadership advisory capability, and the ability to build stakeholder coalitions across government, industry, and trade associations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (JD, MPH, MPP, MPA, MBA, PhD, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. healthcare policy, including Medicare/Medicaid, reimbursement, drug pricing, and 340B policy issues.
• Strong ability to influence senior leadership and navigate a matrixed organization.
• Proven experience developing and executing policy strategies affecting legislative or regulatory outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of enterprise public policy strategies supporting patient access and affordability, medical innovation, and pharmaceutical policy objectives.
• Serve as strategic partner to PGA leadership and cross-functional partners on policy developments.
• Monitor federal and state policy developments; identify risks, opportunities, and trends for Boehringer Ingelheim.
• Develop and maintain company policy positions on key healthcare issues.
• Support advocacy strategy design and implementation with policymakers, agencies, and associations.
• Represent Boehringer Ingelheim in industry groups and coalitions to influence policy outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams focused on strategic policy initiatives and enterprise objectives.
• Create policy briefs, presentations, and issue analyses for senior leadership.

Skills

US healthcare policy expertise

Strategic advisory skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Director of US Public Policy will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide public policy strategies that advance Boehringer Ingelheim's priorities related to patient access and affordability, drug pricing, and innovation policy. The incumbent will serve as a strategic advisor to Public & Government Affairs leadership and key business partners regarding the impact of legislative, regulatory, and policy developments on company objectives. Additionally, this role Identifies risks and opportunities in the evolving healthcare policy landscape and develop strategies to shape public policy outcomes that support patient access to innovative medicines and long-term business success. The incumbent will represent Boehringer Ingelheim with external stakeholders, industry associations, and coalition partners to advance company priorities and strengthen the organization's reputation as a trusted healthcare partner.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides an opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and the opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $230,400 to $345,600. The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation assistance, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of enterprise public policy strategies supporting patient access and affordability, medical innovation, and pharmaceutical policy objectives.
• Serve as a strategic partner to PGA leadership and cross-functional business partners regarding the impact of legislative, regulatory, and policy developments.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging federal and state policy developments and identify risks, opportunities, and trends impacting Boehringer's business and portfolio.
• Develop and maintain company policy positions related to relevant pharmaceutical and other key healthcare issues.
• Support the design and implementation of advocacy strategies with policymakers, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other stakeholders to advance company priorities.
• Represent Boehringer in industry trade associations, coalitions, policy forums, and stakeholder engagements to influence public policy outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams focused on strategic policy initiatives and enterprise objectives.
• Develop policy briefs, executive presentations, position papers, issue analyses, and other strategic communications for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required. Advanced Degree preferred (JD, MPH, MPP, MPA, MBA, PhD, or equivalent)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in public policy, government affairs, healthcare policy, market access, consulting, trade associations, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or government sectors
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. healthcare policy, including Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, coverage, drug pricing, healthcare reform, and 340B policy issues
• Proven experience developing and executing policy strategies that influence legislative, regulatory, or stakeholder outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and influence decision-making in a matrixed organization
• Strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem and policy implications for biopharmaceutical innovation and patient access
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, written, verbal, and presentation skills; Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with policymakers, industry organizations, patient groups, and other external stakeholders
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and project management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated sound judgment, executive presence, integrity, discretion, and accountability

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).