Senior State Government Affairs Director

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity-based incentive

Paid time off

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a seasoned senior government affairs leader to drive regional state government strategy across multiple states. You will translate legislative and regulatory developments into actionable business guidance for senior leadership and coordinate with external lobbyists and consultants to maximize impact.

You will build relationships with state agencies and policymakers, oversee communications, and ensure compliance with laws while shaping policy to support corporate

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• 12+ years government affairs/public policy/legislative experience.
• Extensive knowledge of state legislative, regulatory, and political processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage external lobbyists/consultants/advocacy partners (without direct people-management responsibility).

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads regional state government affairs strategies and activities.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration to assess legislative/regulatory developments and ensure timely internal communications.
• Directs and manages external lobbyists and consultants (objectives, alignment, effectiveness).
• Represents the company with elected officials, third parties, trade associations, and regulatory authorities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key state agencies, elected officials, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Leads/coordinating responses to state regulatory inquiries; develops comment letters.
• Ensures lobbying and campaign contributions comply with applicable laws/rules.
• Analyzes complex state legislative/regulatory developments and provides concise business impact/risk/recommendations.
• Provides policy thought leadership; develops briefings, testimony, and other materials.
• Recommends company participation in government forums/industry groups.
• Influences public policy to advance company objectives (other duties as assigned).

Skills

Legislative experience

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing

Education

BS/BA in Business, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a seasoned senior government affairs leader to drive regional state government strategy across multiple states. You will translate legislative and regulatory developments into actionable business guidance for senior leadership and coordinate with external lobbyists and consultants to maximize impact.

You will build relationships with state agencies and policymakers, oversee communications, and ensure compliance with laws while shaping policy to support corporate