Director, State Government Affairs (Remote)

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Position Summary: Drives development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with state government and industry groups aligning with business objectives. Organization's contact for state and local legislative and public policy matters across the US. Serves as organization liaison to and fosters relationships with key members of state and local government and industry groups to promote company interests across the US. Prepares policy briefings, testimony for pending state legislative actions and provides thought leadership and recommendations to advance priorities. Ensures appropriate company participation in state and local government forums and industry group meetings. Works with state and local policymakers, leaders of government and industry councils and lobbyists to influence state and local public policy, monitor government initiatives and advocate for specific plans to advance the company’s objectives. This role will report to the Vice President, Government Affairs for US and Canada. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned. Responsibilities: Plans and directs organization's policies and objectives involving matters of state and local government and regulations. Oversees analysis of proposed state legislation to determine potential impact on the organization. Establishes company positions on state and local regulations and communicates positions internally and externally. Responsible for identifying, monitoring and influencing state government legislation, regulation and public policy with the intent to optimize the business environment and patient access to Illumina solutions. Manage state and local government relations and policy development. Educate state and local public policymakers on issues and initiatives that support and advocate for our industry and business. Create and maintain a positive leadership image and business climate for Illumina with state and local government policymakers. Work with all business units on strategies and matters involving and needing government relations. Utilize Illumina executives and subject matter experts to help educate state and local government policymakers. Responsible for setting and guiding the overall strategy for state and local government affairs, prioritizing key initiatives, and advising senior leadership, Help manage major company events and high profile meetings and visits with state and local government officials. Effectively represent the company through direct advocacy and participation at the state and local levels of government Identify and manage process for political contributions for state and local candidates. Lead strategic engagements with outside state and local government affairs consultants Policy Analysis – Provide insightful analysis of proposed state and local  administrative and legislative actions and their impact on Illumina. Consider alternative policy descriptions and their impact on other stakeholders. In close working partnership with business units and corporate functional experts, develop policy positions and appropriate messaging tailored appropriately to target audiences. Advocacy – Communicate directly and persuasively with state and local go ... (truncated, view full listing at source)