Senior Manager, State Government Affairs

elanco; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

8-week parental leave

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Senior Manager of State Government Affairs in Washington, DC, to drive policy advocacy across states. You will serve as the primary liaison with state officials and stakeholders, translating complex issues into clear messaging for lawmakers and regulators.

The role requires building bipartisan relationships, coordinating with regulatory and commercial teams, and guiding state and federal policy initiatives in alignment with Elanco's strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in state government affairs, lobbying, or state regulatory policy.
• Proven ability to distill complex issues for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Elanco's state government affairs advocacy nationwide, serving as the primary liaison with state government officials, animal health stakeholders, and customers.
• Establish clear state government affairs strategies and plans for advancing Elanco's state public policy priorities within financial resources.
• Define and execute state-focused advocacy strategies aligned with Elanco's business strategy, culture, and goals.
• Translate complex policy issues into persuasive communications for diverse audiences, including legislative bodies and regulators.
• Coordinate with internal regulatory and commercial colleagues to complete state market access registrations for animal health and feed products.
• Lead federal advocacy efforts on environmental and parasiticide policy matters to protect Elanco's business interests.
• Design and execute advocacy projects, monitoring legislative trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local lobbying requirements and disclosures

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Regulatory policy

Multistate lobbying

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Political Science, Public Policy

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

Your Role:

As Senior Manager, State Government Affairs, you will be part of the Corporate Affairs team to deliver strategic advocacy outcomes in state legislatures, manage state regulatory compliance, and execute dual state and federal policy strategies for select matters. In this role, you'll be responsible for advancing Elanco's policy interests in animal health, environmental policy, and legislative engagement. It is essential for this role to work closely with Elanco's U.S. business and functional leaders to connect policy developments with internal decisions and vice-versa. A deep capacity to build and maintain bipartisan relationships is essential. You will also be responsible for cultivating relationships with stakeholder organizations who are relevant for Elanco's policy priorities. In all engagements, the ideal candidate will operate with integrity, discipline, and excellence.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead Elanco's state government affairs advocacy nationwide, serving as the primary liaison with state government officials, animal health stakeholders, and customers.
• Establish clear and effective state government affairs strategies and plans for advancing Elanco's state public policy priorities within financial resources.
• Define and execute state-focused advocacy strategies that align with Elanco's overall business strategy, culture, and long-term goals. This requires close collaboration and interaction with many leaders and functions across Elanco.
• Translate complex policy issues into persuasive, accessible communications for diverse audiences, including legislative bodies, regulators, and internal leadership.
• In close coordination with internal regulatory and commercial colleagues, complete state market access registrations for animal health and feed products.
• Lead federal advocacy efforts on environmental and parasiticide policy matters to protect and advance Elanco's business interests.
• Design and execute advocacy projects, demonstrating agility by monitoring legislative trends and adjusting strategies to meet organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local lobbying requirements and disclosures

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field (or equivalent level of experience).
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in state government affairs, lobbying, or state regulatory policy.
• Proven experience in multi-state lobbying and the ability to distill complex technical issues into clear, persuasive messaging for non-technical audiences.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Direct experience with pesticide regulation, environmental policy, or animal health policy.
• Strong professional background in the livestock industry (dairy, cattle, swine, or poultry).
• Previous experience working for or directly with state regulatory agencies with animal health jurisdiction, with recent experience in California a plus.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining influential networks with state government officials and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to meet objectives through active management of advocacy projects in evolving environments.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 35%
• Location: Washington, DC - Hybrid Work Environment

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resour