Senior Director of State Government Relations - Life Sciences

California Life Sciences; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD

STD

Group Life insurance

401(k) with matching

FSA/HSA options

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

California Life Sciences seeks a Senior Director of State Government Relations in Sacramento to advocate for the life sciences sector with state officials, regulators, and policymakers. You will work closely with CLS member companies and stakeholders to advance policy objectives and issue campaigns that foster a favorable environment for California’s vibrant life sciences industry.

You will lead advocacy strategies, manage cabinet-level relationships, and coordinate with industry associations to

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent required; MA/MS or JD a plus.
• 7–10 years of government relations, advocacy, policy, campaign, or public affairs experience.
• Experience working with California state officials, agencies, and staff.
• Experience implementing strategic, multi-dimensional issue campaigns.

Responsabilités

• Lead advocacy and policy efforts for California life sciences, coordinating with member companies and stakeholders.
• Manage CLS priority legislative and regulatory issues from the Sacramento office; ensure external communications align with CLS expectations.
• Develop and advance policies that promote the growth of California’s life sciences industry.
• Oversee contract lobbyists, counsel, and public affairs consultants at state and local levels.
• Lead committees and weekly meetings with CLS member companies on priority issues.
• Align CLS priorities with member companies and partner organizations such as AdvaMed, BIO, BIOCOM, and PhRMA.

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or JD (plus)

Description du poste

California Life Sciences seeks a Senior Director of State Government Relations in Sacramento to advocate for the life sciences sector with state officials, regulators, and policymakers. You will work closely with CLS member companies and stakeholders to advance policy objectives and issue campaigns that foster a favorable environment for California’s vibrant life sciences industry.

You will lead advocacy strategies, manage cabinet-level relationships, and coordinate with industry associations to