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Manager, State Policy

GSK and Careers
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026

Location: Washington, DC. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

The Manager of State Policy is a key member of the US Public Policy team. The Manager will report to the Director of State Policy and will work closely with members of the State Government Affairs team to provide policy analysis, strategic insight, and thought leadership on state policy issues. This role will partner with the Director of State Policy on key state policy issues including but not limited to: vaccines, 340B, price controls, patient access issues, and other key prescription drug policy issues.

This individual will work closely across the GSK Government Affairs, Public Policy and Patient Advocacy (GAPPA) team to shape the health policy environment and advance GSK’s state policy agenda. This role also works in a matrix environment with key internal partners across US legal and Market Access.

The position will:

  • Monitor and track relevant state policies relevant to the GSK’s portfolio and conduct in-depth research and analysis on state legislation and regulations to extract key business insights.

  • Develop letters for public comment and testimony, slide deck presentations, research briefs, advocacy materials, and other relevant content to effectively communicate insights.

  • Help support and participate in external stakeholder relationships with key trade association workgroups, relevant consultants, and vendors.

The areas of remit within the purview of the Manager, Public Policy include, but are not limited to:

  • In partnership with the State Policy Director and State Government Affairs Directors, c ontribute to the development and implementation of GSK’s overall state policy agenda.

  • Providing insight and guidance to GAPPA and internal partners on policy developments, including building relevant policy positions and advocacy materials to advance priorities.

  • Support policy and advocacy strategies, including the development and approval of materials, in conjunction with relevant internal partners including, US Legal, US Market Access, US Medical Affairs, and US Communications.

  • Provide support for external policy forums (PhRMA, etc.) and represent GSK thought leadership on priorities.

  • Help support the State Policy Director m aintain alignment with GAPPA leadership team on business units’ priorities and strategy.

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Health Policy, Public Health, Political Science, or related field.

  • 4 years of direct experience in policy analysis, government, consulting, or similar roles, including prior state health policy, pharmaceutical industry experience or work within state/ federal government agencies.

  • Experience managing multiple priorities and competing projects simultaneously.

  • Written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to synthesize and present complex policy information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (e.g. MPH, MPP, JD).

  • Ability to synthesize and effectively communicate complex, disparate issues in a clear, concise manner through written communication or verbally.

  • Evidence of the ability to be a self-starter with a proactive approach.

  • Experience in self-management of time and work prioritization without oversight.

  • An understanding of current healthcare and biopharmaceutical industry issues, including knowledge of medical and pharmacy drug benefit dynamics.

  • Demonstrated analytical and independent problem-solving skills; ability to exercise sound, independent judgment.

  • Demonstrated ability as a project manager, collaborator, and individual contributor.

  • Experience presenting to and communicating with senior leadership.

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The US annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $132,000 to $220,000. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at HR.AmericasSC-CS@gsk.com where you can also request a call.

Please note should your inquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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Salary : $132,000 - $220,000

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