Policy Communications Lead, Government & PAC

Boehringer Ingelheim; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim, based in the United States, seeks a Senior Associate Director for Government Communications & PAC to craft compelling policy narratives and lead cross-functional storytelling that connects patient impact to therapeutic innovation.

You will partner with U.S. Public & Government Affairs, translate policy priorities into audience-ready stories, and drive PAC governance, stakeholder engagement, and executive thought leadership across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight+ years in corporate communications with policy focus.
• Experience managing corporate digital channels & governance.
• Pharmaceutical/healthcare or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Think strategically and execute effectively.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects.
• Expert knowledge of CMS & channel management.
• Analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Inclusive collaborator who spots opportunities and acts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead communications partner to U.S. Public & Government Affairs; own the narrative.
• Translate policy priorities into clear, human narratives for patients and stakeholders.
• Elevate therapeutic policy goals through storytelling, exec communications, media, and advocacy campaigns.
• Create messaging and stakeholder communications linking policy to patient impact and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align storytelling with enterprise priorities.
• Develop PAC strategies, governance, and operations; oversee fundraising and engagement programs.
• Lead executive thought leadership content and external communications to position leaders credibly.

Skills

Policy communications

Strategic thinking

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Content management system (CMS)

Governance processes

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim, based in the United States, seeks a Senior Associate Director for Government Communications & PAC to craft compelling policy narratives and lead cross-functional storytelling that connects patient impact to therapeutic innovation.

You will partner with U.S. Public & Government Affairs, translate policy priorities into audience-ready stories, and drive PAC governance, stakeholder engagement, and executive thought leadership across channels.