[Hiring] Director, State Government Affairs @MiniMed

Role Description

The Director, U.S. State Government Affairs will serve as a key member of MiniMed’s U.S. Government Affairs team, leading state government affairs activities across the country and reporting to the Head of Government Affairs. This is an opportunity to be on the ground floor of an exciting new company’s government affairs organization. While the territory may fluctuate over time, this role will help build out MiniMed’s State strategy, including:

• Identifying key states
• Policy prioritization
• Building relationships with local elected officials

This position is remote and will require approximately 30-50% travel. The preferred location for this role is Washington, DC, Sacramento, or Los Angeles, California; however, other locations will be considered. This position will have responsibility for government engagement and advocacy across the United States, supported by external consultants and local trade associations, with a primary focus on key markets including California, Texas, and Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Help build and lead MiniMed’s state government affairs activities across the U.S.
• Work closely with key internal partners to understand business objectives; develop, implement and drive engagement and advocacy strategies in achieving these objectives.
• Represent MiniMed with key external stakeholders, including local and state government officials, trade associations, industry partners, and patient and provider organizations to advance the company’s objectives and strategic priorities.
• Track and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments in key priority states that impact the company and provide timely updates and strategic insights to internal stakeholders on emerging issues and opportunities.
• Monitor and assess political, policy and reputational developments in key states, recommend and, as appropriate, drive mitigation strategies.
• Work with colleagues throughout the Government Affairs function to develop and support enterprise-wide strategies in the U.S.
• Ensure compliance with state lobbying disclosure laws and ethics regulations.
• Oversee external consultants or contract lobbyists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of government affairs experience or a minimum of 8+ years of government affairs experience with an advanced degree.
• 7+ years of people, program or project management experience.

Requirements

• Advanced degree and experience in medical technology, life sciences, or healthcare.
• Proven success developing and executing multi-state government engagement and advocacy strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong understanding of federal and state healthcare policy, with the ability to navigate complex political, regulatory, and business environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and advocacy skills, including influencing policy outcomes through coalition building.
• Experience working with policymakers, trade associations, advocacy organizations, PACs, or grassroots programs, including prior government or campaign experience.
• Strong relationship-building, judgment, and prioritization skills, with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
• Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $185,600.00 - $278,400.00.
• Eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).
• Eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.
• Incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays.
• Participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.