Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs - Remote

Overview

Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL® (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been submitted in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada.

In Short

• Responsible for strategic lobbying efforts engaging the US Federal Government on key policy issues of interest to Ardelyx
• Develop and implement strategies and tactics to achieve desired outcomes through lobbying and coalition-building
• Drive long-term policy strategies aligning with business objectives and biotech industry landscape
• Serve in a leadership capacity on BIO’s Policy and Advocacy committees
• Manage a team of legislative consultants
• Ensure patient access to medicines in collaboration with Market Access and Marketing
• Collaborate with government stakeholders on patient awareness initiatives
• Work with Senior leaders in Marketing, Communications, Policy, and Medical Affairs
• Provide strategic input into the development of the Company’s annual government affairs plan
• Identify opportunities to advance the company’s business objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12-15+ years of experience in government affairs or public health policy
• An advanced degree is highly desired
• Outstanding strategic planning, communication and presentation skills
• High level of energy and passion toward patients, science and public health
• Working knowledge of drug development process and regulatory requirements
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
• Dedication to patient centricity
• Ability to travel up to 35%

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Living organ and bone marrow leave
• Equity incentive plans
• Health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance and disability
• Flexible time off
• Annual Winter Holiday shut down
• At least 11 paid holidays