Director State Policy & Government Affairs
Regeneron
Washington, District of Columbia
Full-Time
$183,100
OfficeDirector
The State Policy & Government Affairs Director will serve as a key member of Regeneron Pharmaceutical’s Public Policy & Government Affairs (PP&GA) team, responsible for the development and execution of state-level policy strategies that advance the company’s mission to ensure patient access to innovative therapies. This individual will lead Regeneron’s engagement on critical state legislative and regulatory issues, including drug pricing, reimbursement, coverage, utilization management, data privacy, artificial intelligence and other related broader healthcare policy trends. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to shape policy outcomes and support business objectives across therapeutic areas.
In this role, a typical day might include:
Develop and execute a comprehensive state government affairs strategy aligned with Regeneron’s policy and business priorities, with a focus on patient access, affordability, and innovation.
Monitor, analyze, and influence state legislation, regulation, and policy trends impacting biopharmaceutical development, reimbursement, and access (e.g., drug pricing reforms, PBM regulation, prior authorization, step therapy, and Medicaid policies).
Lead engagement with state policymakers, including legislators, governors’ offices, Medicaid agencies, and regulatory bodies, to proactively shape policy outcomes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including state trade associations, patient advocacy organizations, provider groups, and industry coalitions.
Represent Regeneron in state-based coalitions and industry associations, helping to shape collective advocacy strategies and advance shared policy priorities.
This role might be for you if you:
Partner closely with federal policy, reimbursement, legal, compliance, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and coordination across policy strategies.
Provide strategic guidance and insights to internal leadership on state policy risks and opportunities, including emerging trends that may impact product access and commercialization.
Support the development of advocacy materials, including policy briefs, comment letters, testimony, and stakeholder communications.
Coordinate and support state-level stakeholder engagement opportunities, including legislative briefings, roundtables, and site visits.
Serve as a trusted internal advisor, bringing strategic, politically astute perspectives to advance Regeneron’s policy objectives.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MPP, MPH, MBA) preferred.
Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in state government affairs, public policy, or healthcare policy, preferably within the biopharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
Strong understanding of state healthcare policy, including Medicaid, commercial insurance markets, drug pricing, and utilization management tools.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
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