Senior Director, State Government Affairs

Company Overview:

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview:

The Senior Director, State Government Affairs will help advocate for Beam’s legislative efforts and execute strategies aligned with legislative and executive branch priorities. This individual will be a key internal expert on the external policy environment. The role will provide strategic, actionable insights about government-related threats and opportunities relevant to Beam’s portfolio.

This individual will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance good policy and mitigate against harmful ones, ensuring policy alignment with Beam’s business objectives. This individual will be responsible for building a variety of strong, meaningful networks at the state level (including State Medicaid officials, state legislators and state policy stakeholders) and staying current on critical policy issues. The individual will also assist, as necessary, in Beam’s federal government affairs strategy execution. This role reports to the Vice-President, Market Access & Government Affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of strategies and tactical plans to influence governors, state legislators, state Medicaid officials, state patient and provider organizations and other stakeholders.
• Assist in building professional networks with elected leaders and key stakeholders to promote access to innovative gene therapies.
• Collaborate on external meetings and advocacy efforts that strengthen Beam’s federal and state legislative and executive branch relationships.
• Develop and coordinate Beam’s lobbying strategy in targeted states.
• Provide input into lobbying efforts with Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and federal agencies including executive engagement.
• Provide insights and recommendations on federal and state legislative, executive, and regulatory activities and policies.
• Collaborate internally with relevant Beam teams, including (but not limited to) market access, Regulatory, and Patient Advocacy.
• Enhance Beam’s visibility in state capitols, state agencies and in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 12 years of experience working directly in a health / pharma / biotech government affairs, advocacy or policy-related role.
• Demonstrated experience working with state Medicaid agencies to ensure access to innovative therapies.
• Existing network of state government affairs officials.
• Competence in understanding and influencing government policies with proven track record in developing and influencing policy solutions.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Travel up to 40%.
• Onsite requirements: Candidates are expected to come onsite 1-3 days per week