Director, State Government Affairs – Mid-South

GSK

. Influence changes to state laws and regulations within designated states to align with GSK's priorities and the pharmaceutical industry.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Influence changes to state laws and regulations within designated states to align with GSK's priorities and the pharmaceutical industry.
Engage patient advocacy groups, health professional societies, State Departments of Health and trade associations to support business unit needs at GSK.
Responsible for overseeing those representing GSK’s interests before state governments.
Serve as the company’s registered lobbyist in both state legislatures and executive branch agencies.
Manage senior executive engagement with Government officials and key business groups.
Identify and establish annual legislative and policy objectives in coordination with Government Affairs management.
Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of existing state policies affecting GSK, including product access and reimbursement, sales and marketing restrictions, and Public Health initiatives.
Manage GSK’s contract lobbyists or other consultants in key states as required.
Engage in legislative coalition-building and perform other functions designed to ensure a legislative and regulatory environment that recognizes and rewards the value and importance of innovative medicines and prevention of disease.
Identify legislative and regulatory opportunities that support GSK’s business priorities or have a negative impact on GSK.
Influence industry trade associations to ensure these associations’ priorities include GSK’s priorities.
Establish alliances with patient advocacy groups, health professional organizations, business associations, or other relevant groups as appropriate to further GSK’s priorities.
Build long-term strategic relationships and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver optimal value through strategy, alignment, and execution.
Participate with matrix teams and task forces, both with GSK business units and with external organizations, to advocate GSK priorities.
Represent the GSK Employees Political Action Committee, and interface with the PAC board members as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least 7 years of professional experience working in government or in government relations and familiarity with political and policy processes in the mid-South United States.
Experience in developing working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Experience working with numerous internal and external stakeholders in a values-compliant manner.
50% travel within the geographic footprint outlined for this role is expected.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

government relationslegislative advocacypolicy analysiscontract managementcoalition-buildingstakeholder engagementstrategic relationship managementpolitical process familiarityregulatory compliancepublic health initiatives

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencecollaborationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingnegotiationleadershiporganizational skillsvalues complianceproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree