Director, State Government Affairs

Organization: Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

Position: Director, State Government Affairs

Reports To: Vice President, State Government Affairs

Location: Remote

Are you a dynamic team player with state government affairs experience and the ability to inspire others? 

Come join the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), the national organization helping members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products.  They are seeking a Director of State Government Affairs.  This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to policy initiatives and make a positive impact on the healthcare distribution industry!

HDA offers:

• Remote work environment with flexible hours
• Generous compensation & benefits package
• Generous 401(k) employer match
• Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia

As the Director of State Government Affairs, you will advocate for HDA member interests in your assigned states, which will be based on your home location.  You will be responsible for strategy development, direct lobbying, member relations, general advocacy, research, analysis, and reporting on state legislative and regulatory activities in your assigned region.  All initiatives and activities relate to association and member company interests and include additional duties as determined by the VP of State Government Affairs (e.g., liaison work with applicable stakeholder organizations, public affairs coordination).  This position reports to the VP of State Government Affairs.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred (e.g. MPA/MPP)
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience with an extensive understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes
• Experience with state government affairs via a multi-state lobbying role
• Experience conducting individual research and analyzing/summarizing complex issues
• Experience with pharmaceutical supply chain issues and/or an understanding of the healthcare industry preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30%

How To Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples highlighting legislative engagement to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17495755701010013318VYy

Salary Range: $130,160 - $150,000

Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.

HDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

About the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), located in Washington DC, is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors – the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and others nationwide.  HDA helps members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products.  HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas like standards, public policies, and business processes.

HDA believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff.  HDA encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.  HDA has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for nine years.

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations.  Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.