[Hiring] State & Local Government Affairs Director @Genentech

Role Description

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 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:

• Advocating and lobbying 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.
• Developing and sustaining strategic relationships with elected officials, state agency leadership, industry partners, trade associations, and third-party advocacy groups to drive shared legislative and policy objectives.
• Registering as a state lobbyist, managing contract lobbyists, leading association member engagement, and ensuring full compliance with all relevant state advocacy laws and regulations.
• Serving 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.
• Monitoring, engaging in, and educating internal and external stakeholders on Medicaid policy developments, state legislation, executive actions, and reimbursement decisions in collaboration with the State Policy Team.
• Acting as an executional catalyst within assigned ecosystems by leveraging deep regional insights to shape and execute targeted advocacy plans.
• Providing 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Advanced degree preferred).
• 10 or more years of legislative and executive branch advocacy experience working directly with state governments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise high strategic agility, build strategic relationships, and drive consensus among internal and external cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong ability to translate complex policy dynamics into clear, persuasive written documents and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of anticipating trends, managing contract lobbyists, and executing engagement strategies that achieve measurable results.
• Must reside in the state of Texas and be available for at least 60% travel, including overnight stays and prolonged driving.

Requirements

• 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.

Company Description

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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