Field-Based State Government Affairs Director

Scorpion Therapeutics; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a State Government Affairs Director to lead the company’s public policy efforts across designated U.S. states, aligning policy with patient needs and company objectives.

This field-based role requires strong relationships with legislators, regulators, and advocacy groups. The ideal candidate has a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a track record in health equity campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Typically 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with legislature/administration and community leaders.
• Knowledge of state legislative and regulatory systems.
• Experience driving health equity awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and lead state/regional public policy efforts.
• Create and lead home state initiatives.
• Partner with communications, policy, medical affairs, and marketing to align state policy goals with company objectives and patient needs.
• Analyze and monitor legislation, regulations, and political activity impacting the company.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, community leaders, advocacy groups, external organizations, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate advocacy coalitions (e.g., rare disease awareness, cystic fibrosis policy).
• Drive health equity awareness campaigns for pipeline disease areas.
• Develop written analyses, testimony, and background materials as needed.
• Leverage and expand partnerships with community organizations and coalitions.
• Integrate public relations objectives with state/regional public policy strategy; identify opportunities to increase rare disease and disease-burden awareness (especially CF and pipeline areas).
• Manage contract lobbyists and oversee compliance for lobbyist registration, reporting, and political contributions.
• Identify and pursue additional opportunities to advance business objectives.
• Field travel: 40-50%.

Skills

Relationship building

State legislative knowledge

Health equity awareness

Strategic planning

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

10 years of experience or equivalent

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a State Government Affairs Director to lead the company’s public policy efforts across designated U.S. states, aligning policy with patient needs and company objectives.

This field-based role requires strong relationships with legislators, regulators, and advocacy groups. The ideal candidate has a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a track record in health equity campaigns.