Director Federal Government Affairs

Fresenius Medical Care

Washington, District of Columbia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Strategy, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fundraising, Interpret Regulations, Leadership, Legal, Lobbying, Maintain Compliance, Policy Development, Political Science, Position Papers, Power Amplifier, Public Health, Public Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Policies, Time Management
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia
POSTED
13 days ago

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Federal Advocacy & Strategy 

  • Develop and implement a federal government affairs strategy that advances organizational priorities and supports patient-focused outcomes.  

  • Monitor and interpret legislative, regulatory, and federal political trends to ensure timely and actionable insights for the business.  

  • Develop policy materials, including position papers, talking points, and legislative analyses to support advocacy efforts.  

  • Shape and influence policy outcomes through direct engagement, coalition-building, and targeted advocacy initiatives.  

Congressional Engagement 

  • Represent FME before the U.S. Congress on issues impacting the company and patients.  

  • Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with Members of Congress and congressional staff to advance policy objectives.  

Association & Coalition Leadership 

  • Build and sustain partnerships with trade associations, industry coalitions, patient advocacy organizations, and other external stakeholders to amplify policy positions.  

  • Represent FME in external forums, working groups, and industry initiatives to influence policy and elevate organizational visibility.  

  • Manage external consultants and lobbying resources to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.  

Internal Partnership & Communication 

  • Collaborate with business, clinical, regulatory, legal, and communications teams to align advocacy strategies with organizational goals and business priorities to coordinate responses to legislative developments.  

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on political dynamics, policy risks, and opportunities.  

  • Communicate federal policy developments and business implications clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders through memos, briefings, reports, and presentations.  

PAC Strategy & Political Engagement 

  • Lead execution of the federal Political Action Committee (PAC) strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and advocacy goals. 

  • Plan and participate in PAC events, fundraising activities, and political engagement opportunities to strengthen relationships with key policymakers. 

  • Partner with internal PAC leadership and compliance teams to ensure PAC activities adhere to all legal and ethical requirements. 

Compliance & Governance 

  • Ensure full compliance with federal lobbying, ethics, and disclosure requirements in partnership with Legal and Compliance functions.  

  • Must register as a lobbyist.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, public health, or related field 

  • 7 years' experience in federal government affairs, public policy, PAC, fundraising, campaigns, or Capitol Hill roles.  

  • Demonstrated knowledge of legislative processes and the federal policymaking environment.  

  • Proven ability to build and maintain high-impact relationships with policymakers and external stakeholders.  

  • Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into business insights. 

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The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Base Rate: $200,000.00 to $246,200.00

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

About the Company

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Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, located in Bad Homburg, Germany. Through our dialysis services entity, Fresenius Medical Services, we operate more than 2,100 outpatient dialysis clinics in the U.S. Our Renal Therapies Group is responsible for the manufacture and distribution of a variety of dialysis products and equipment, including dialysis machines, dialyzers and other dialysis-related supplies.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
http://fmcna.com/