Associate Director, US Federal Government Affairs

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Associate Director, U.S. Federal Government Affairs who is strategic, collaborative, and results-driven to join our U.S. Government Affairs & Public Policy (GAPP) team, based in our Washington, DC office.

About the role

You will be responsible for initiating and executing comprehensive strategies to engage with federal policymakers to help advance public policies that support patients’ access to innovative therapies. You will work across complex legislative environments, building relationships and influencing policy outcomes that align with patient-focused priorities.

Who you’ll work with

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across corporate affairs, regulatory, commercial, and market access functions, as well as external partners including policymakers, trade associations, and coalitions. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team focused on aligning priorities and driving meaningful impact for patients.

What you’ll do

• Represent UCB before the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch on company specific issues as well as issues of importance to the biopharma industry. 


• Shape policy strategies supporting access to innovative therapies


• Monitor federal policy trends and assess business impact


• Collaborate internally to align priorities across functions


• Engage trade associations and external partners to influence decisions


• Help manage federal engagement by UCB lobbying consultants


• Communicate policy developments and insights to key stakeholders


• Participate in political fundraisers on behalf of UCB’s political action committee.  Outreach to eligible employees to encourage participation in PAC membership.

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred


• 8–10 years federal policy or Capitol Hill experience


• Experience in healthcare public policy at the federal level


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently


• Proven ability to build relationships and drive collaboration

Preferred requirements

• Strong research and analysis skills in public policy, particularly health care


• Advanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities


• Strong written communication and presentation skills


• Established network within Congressional offices and policy stakeholders, particularly Republican offices


• Comfort and ability to present information internally and externally on behalf of UCB

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $148,000-194,300. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.

 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [email protected] for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.