Federal Policy & Innovation Executive

Scorpion Therapeutics; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin seeks a Senior Federal Government Affairs leader to develop and execute our U.S. federal advocacy strategy from Washington, DC.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence at least 2 days per week, shaping policy to support innovation, patient access, and rare disease growth. The executive will advise leadership on federal developments, lead engagement with Congress, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to influence legislation affecting the company’s pipeline and the broader rare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD/MPP/MPH/MBA highly preferred.
• Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical/healthcare policy is required.
• Proven track record in federal government affairs and advocacy campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop/own federal government affairs strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Influence legislation and policy on drug pricing, Medicaid/Medicare, FDA frameworks, and rare disease policy.
• Oversee policy materials (briefings, white papers, comment letters) and marshal evidence/data.
• Build relationships with Members of Congress/staff, committees, agencies, and White House officials.
• Lead engagement plans for priority legislation and executive actions.
• Build/lead a high-performing cross-functional team; ensure advocacy communications.
• Drive executive participation in hearings, briefings, and policy forums; prepareLeadership for meetings/testimony.
• Represent BioMarin in industry associations; lead coalition and patient advocacy efforts.
• Partner cross-functionally with Market Access, Legal/Compliance, Medical/Regulatory, Finance.

Skills

Policy development

Advocacy strategy

Federal relations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BioMarin seeks a Senior Federal Government Affairs leader to develop and execute our U.S. federal advocacy strategy from Washington, DC.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence at least 2 days per week, shaping policy to support innovation, patient access, and rare disease growth. The executive will advise leadership on federal developments, lead engagement with Congress, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to influence legislation affecting the company’s pipeline and the broader rare