Director, State Government Affairs

Definium Therapeutics

Director of State Government Affairs at Definium Therapeutics developing policies around brain health. Elevating company profile with state officials and executing legislative strategies for public policy goals.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $214,190 - $245,914 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitors state legislation and regulatory activities, updating and advising on relevant policy proposals and actions, and working with the cross-functional teams to analyze potential impacts to Definium
Develop and execute strategies to shape state policy that delivers on enterprise priorities. This includes developing/executing strategic initiatives and policy positions, drafting written comments, analysis of complex health care policies, direct lobbying, engagement of third-party groups and coalitions
Develop both a proactive and reactive policy agenda to create new frameworks to support Definium’s pipeline
Assess public policy environment, determine where legislative and regulatory action is advisable and where it is not, and make recommendations on Definium action
Demonstrate and maintain strong working relationships with key state and regional stakeholders that may develop health care policies that could impact Definium
Build stakeholder partnerships and advocacy coalitions that advance mental health awareness, patient access, and policy priorities while strengthening Definium's leadership across the healthcare ecosystem
Develop close working relationships with key internal cross functions stakeholders to leverage advocacy strategies. Engage with these key business stakeholders and develop keen understanding of commercial strategies to ensure public policy strategies support Definium’s commercial and regulatory objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum BS or BA degree required
Minimum 8 years of experience in Government, Government Affairs, Public Affairs, and/or Policy
Extensive knowledge of the U.S. health care system, specifically in the following areas: finance, payment structures, and benefit design
Consistent record in identifying policy trends affecting public health
Proven ability to plan and execute a comprehensive, proactive government affairs strategy that advances Definium’s mission and goals with local, regional and state elected officials
Previous experience in a pharmaceutical company or healthcare trade association preferred
Must have a demonstrated project team orientation and the ability to work cross-functionally
Business acumen and professionalism required to gain the respect of broad cross-section of industry, advocate, and policy stakeholders
Ability to bring together cross functional internal stakeholders and advance projects forward to resolution and action
Subject matter expertise in general health care issues
Demonstrated ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions
Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders with an ability to influence for greater outcomes
Strong team player that has a customer service approach and is solution oriented
Attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
This position will be a field based with up to 50% domestic travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents
401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start date
Flexible time off
Generous parental leave and some fun fringe perks!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Policy AnalysisLegislative MonitoringStrategic Initiative DevelopmentDirect LobbyingPublic Policy AssessmentProject ManagementHealth Care Policy ExpertiseAdvocacy Coalition BuildingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Soft Skills

Team PlayerCustomer Service OrientationSolution OrientedAttention to DetailInnovative Thinking

Certifications

BS or BA Degree