State Government Affairs Director- Texas preferred

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Develops and leads regional strategies, initiatives, operations, and activities related to state government affairs

• Leads cross-functional collaboration with relevant business functions to assess legislative and regulatory developments and ensure timely communication of issues that may affect the Company. Ensures internal departments are appropriately informed on issues that could impact the Company’s business

• Directs and manages external lobbyists and consultants in support of Company priorities, including establishing objectives, aligning activities, and evaluating effectiveness.

• Represents Neurocrine in multiple external facing roles, including among elected government officials, third party organizations, trade associations, regulatory authorities, and other situations as needed

• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with key state agencies, elected officials, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders to advance Company priorities.

• Leads or coordinates responses to significant state regulatory inquiries and develops comment letters outlining Neurocrine’s response to key issues

• Ensures the Company’s lobbying and campaign contributions are compliant with all appropriate state agencies, laws, rules and regulations

• Develops strategic, coordinated initiatives that strengthen the Company’s reputation for integrity and responsibility among key external stakeholders

• Analyzes complex state legislative and regulatory developments and provides concise assessments of business impact, risk and recommended actions to internal stakeholders and senior leadership

• In conjunction with Government Affairs strategy, provides thought leadership and strategic recommendations on assigned policy matters and develops policy briefings, testimony and other materials related to pending legislative or regulatory actions

• Evaluates and recommends company participation in government forums and industry group meetings based on strategic relevance and potential business impact

• Influences public policy and advances Company objectives through strategic engagement with policymakers, government and industry leaders, trade associations, and external advocacy partners. Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Political Science, Public Policy, or related Field and 12+ years of relevant government affairs, public policy, legislative or related experience

• Extensive knowledge of state legislative, regulatory, and political processes, with demonstrated ability to identify emerging issues, assess business implications, and develop effective strategies

• Significant direct experience in state government affairs required; experience in Texas strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legislation and regulations and communicate business implications, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to influence policymakers, external stakeholders, and internal business leaders on complex or sensitive matters

• Strong strategic thinking, judgment, communication, relationship-management, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate independently in a complex and evolving external environment

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage external lobbyists, consultants, and other advocacy partners without direct people-management responsibility

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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