State & Local Government Affairs Director

Genentech; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 160,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech is seeking a State Government Affairs Director residing in Texas to lead advocacy across 5–7 states, aligning government affairs with regional business priorities. You will collaborate with CE field ecosystems and external groups to shape policy and reimbursement decisions, while mentoring SLGA colleagues and driving FRAME evolution.

This senior role requires 10+ years of legislative experience, advanced state-level government knowledge, and the ability to travel at least 60% for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of legislative and executive advocacy experience with state governments.
• Direct experience with executive branch offices or lobbying for pharma companies.
• Proven background as lobbyist or contract counsel before state bodies.
• Deep knowledge of state legislative processes and Medicaid policy dynamics.
• Strong strategic agility and ability to align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral policy communication; translate complex policy for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and lobby on Genentech's behalf with state branches by drafting policy solutions and testifying at hearings.
• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with elected officials, agency leadership, and industry partners.
• Register as a state lobbyist, manage contract lobbyists, and ensure compliance with laws.
• Advise CE ecosystem leaders to align government affairs with regional business priorities.
• Monitor Medicaid policy developments and state legislation in collaboration with policy teams.
• Act as a catalyst by using regional insights to shape advocacy plans.
• Mentor and coach SLGA and PAA teams to foster growth and impact.

Skills

Executive Branch Experience

Lobbying Experience

State Government Policy

Strategic Relationship Building

Policy Translation

Execution & Vendor Management

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Position

This role is a valuable part of our Genentech Public Affairs & Access (PAA) team, which is committed to partnering intentionally across our communities to push boundaries, put patients first, and create a more equitable and accessible healthcare system for all. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Customer Engagement (CE) field ecosystems, state legislative and executive bodies, state policy partners, and external advocacy organizations to advance Genentech's policy and business priorities.

The Opportunity

The State Government Affairs (SGA) Director is a senior leader within Genentech’s State & Local Government Affairs (SLGA) team, responsible for advancing legislative and regulatory priorities across an assigned 5–7 state region. Residing in Texas, you will catalyze our Future Ready Advocacy Model Evolution (FRAME) by shaping legislative and executive policy decisions, building strategic stakeholder relationships, and supporting the needs of patients and healthcare customers to drive business goals. Working collaboratively across internal business units and Genentech’s Customer Engagement (CE) field ecosystems, you will serve as a key strategic partner and a trusted mentor within the broader SLGA organization, with key responsibilities including:

• Advocate and lobby on Genentech's behalf with state legislative and executive branches by drafting policy solutions, preparing amendments, and delivering expert testimony at public hearings and events.




• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with elected officials, state agency leadership, industry partners, trade associations, and third-party advocacy groups to drive shared legislative and policy objectives.




• Register as a state lobbyist, manage contract lobbyists, lead association member engagement, and ensure full compliance with all relevant state advocacy laws and regulations.




• Serve as a strategic advisor to Customer Engagement (CE) field ecosystem leaders, national account managers, and home office teams to align government affairs work with regional business priorities.




• Monitor, engage in, and educate internal and external stakeholders on Medicaid policy developments, state legislation, executive actions, and reimbursement decisions in collaboration with the State Policy Team.




• Act as an executional catalyst within assigned ecosystems by leveraging deep regional insights to shape and execute targeted advocacy plans.




• Provide formal and informal mentorship and coaching to colleagues across the State & Local Government Affairs (SLGA) team and broader PAA organization to foster team growth and impact.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor's degree required (Advanced degree preferred).




• Experience: 10 or more years of legislative and executive branch advocacy experience working directly with state governments.




• Executive Branch Experience: Direct experience working for or closely with an executive branch official/office (e.g., Governor's Office), or equivalent experience serving as contract counsel or lobbying on behalf of pharmaceutical companies.




• Lobbying & External Counsel Experience: Proven background working as a lobbyist or contract counsel representing corporate or industry clients before state legislative and regulatory bodies.




• In-depth technical knowledge of state legislative processes, state government operations, and health policy dynamics, including Medicaid policies and reimbursement decisions.




• Strategic Agility & Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to exercise high strategic agility, build strategic relationships, and drive consensus among internal and external cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.




• Communication & Policy Translation: Strong ability to translate complex policy dynamics into clear, persuasive written documents and presentations for diverse audiences.




• Execution & Vendor Management: Proven track record of anticipating trends, managing contract lobbyists, and executing engagement strategies that achieve measurable results.




• Location & Travel Requirements: Must reside in the state of Texas and be available for at least 60% travel, including overnight stays and prolonged driving.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Texas is $160,090 - $297,310. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.
This is a remote position based in Texas.

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