Director, U.S. Policy – Advocacy
DBV Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, DC • District of Columbia • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Support the development and execution of U.S. policy and advocacy strategies aligned to company priorities and therapeutic area objectives (allergy and immunology)
- Build and maintain relationships with patient advocacy organizations, members of congress and their staff, coalitions, trade associations, medical societies, and other influencers
- Coordinate stakeholder mapping, engagement plans, outreach tracking, and follow-up to ensure consistent relationship management and measurable progress
- Monitor U.S. legislative/regulatory developments relevant to the company (FDA/HHS), provide concise updates and recommended actions
- Draft advocacy-facing materials (talking points, one-pagers, briefing documents, stakeholder Q&As, slides) and help prepare executives for external meetings
- Manage calls and contracts with relevant consultants
- Own the annual corporate patient advocacy sponsorships calendar: identify strategic opportunities, coordinate internal reviews, manage approvals, and track deliverables
- Plan and execute advocacy programs (e.g., Hill days/fly-ins, policy forums, advocacy summits, conference activations) in partnership with external organizations and internal teams
- Manage logistics including registrations, speaker coordination, agendas, briefing prep, onsite execution (staffing), and post-event reporting
- Draft, route, and manage sponsorship agreements, SOWs, and other engagement contracts in partnership with legal/compliance and the head of corporate affairs
- Create and manage purchase requisitions and POs, track invoices, confirm receipt of deliverables, and coordinate payment with Finance
- Track program budgets, maintain clean documentation, and ensure adherence to internal controls and audit-ready records
- Coordinate cross-functionally with relevant departments (medical affairs, clinical operations, other corporate affairs functions) to ensure policy and advocacy activity is aligned with broader U.S. policy strategy and communications
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Public Policy, Political Science, Public Health, Communications or related)
- 8+ years’ experience in government affairs, public policy, patient advocacy, or political/policy organizations, preferably in healthcare, biotech, or pharma.
- Proven experience supporting federal policy initiatives, patient advocacy strategy, and advising senior leadership.
- Established relationships with relevant policy and/or advocacy stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare and biopharmaceutical policy environment and comfort operating in a matrixed, cross-functional organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently, with precision.
- Capitol Hill experience, HHS/FDA experience, campaign/political experience, or relevant committee/leadership office background is preferred.
- Biotech/pharma/medical device experience is preferred.
- Experience with CRM/stakeholder tracking tools and advocacy platforms is preferred.
- Familiarity with sponsorship grants/compliance requirements in life sciences is preferred.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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