Date Posted:
May 14, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Director, Federal Government Relations
Office/Company:
Viatris
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06576
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$151,000.00 – $314,000.00 USD
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Lead the development and execution of federal government relations strategies and tactics to successfully implement legislative and policy goals pertaining to Viatris’ policy and business interests.Federal relations strategy, Advocacy before Congress, Policymaker relationship management, Congressional and Administration engagement, Cross-functional coordination, Legislative analysis, Policy document development, Policy awareness building, Healthcare ecosystem expertise, Internal collaborationBachelor’s degree required; graduate degree (business, legal, policy) preferred. Minimum seven years of experience in federal government affairs or public/health policy; ten or more strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Federal relations strategy
• Advocacy before Congress
• Policymaker relationship management
• Congressional and Administration engagement
• Cross-functional coordination
• Legislative analysis
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree (business, legal, policy) preferred
• Minimum seven years of experience in federal government affairs or public/health policy; ten or more strongly preferred
• Industry-related, trade association, lobbying, federal agency, and Capitol Hill experience are desirable
• Strong knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes, including Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and DOD programs
• Demonstrated relationships with policymakers, Congressional committees, key staff, and federal agencies
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to synthesize complex issues and articulate actions persuasively
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
