Director, Government Affairs

Job Description

Hologic helps women around the world live healthier lives. We develop life-changing medical technologies that deliver exceptional results essential to effectively detect, diagnose and treat health conditions that affect women globally. We are propelled by the passion and courage of our employees to make a difference and innovate in all we do. We create opportunities for those who want to make a meaningful difference in improving health, particularly for women. Our commitment extends beyond our products. We are a catalyst for change in the world. We champion women’s health globally, working in partnership with others to raise awareness and inspire policy and action to break down barriers that affect women disproportionately and prevent them from receiving the care they need and deserve. We know women face unique health challenges at every stage of life, and we work tirelessly to improve the health and lives of all women, everywhere, every day. At Hologic , women’s health is more than a business, it is our purpose.

Position Overview

_**_This is a hybrid role based in our Washington DC office._**_

Hologic is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to serve as a key leader within the company’s Government Affairs Department. Reporting to the Senior Director of Government Affairs, the ideal candidate will be a strategic professional with deep healthcare policy expertise, have a strong mission-driven mindset, and be skilled in navigating and shaping the legislative and regulatory landscape. The successful candidate will be highly visible internally and externally and will make meaningful contributions to Hologic’s partnership development, federal lobbying, and advocacy strategies, with lobbying as a key function of the role in driving and advancing Hologic’s overall policy priorities.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote Hologic as a worldwide leader in women’s health in relevant policy, patient advocacy, and healthcare circles.
• Manage strategies and activities related to federal legislation, public programs, and executive branch affairs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant legislative and executive branch officials, patient and disease groups, industry trade associations, and industry stakeholders in support of Hologic public policy priorities.
• Coordinate internally with cross-functional teams including market access, commercial, legal, and regulatory to identify opportunities to elevate Hologic and advance company priorities. Contribute to the formation and execution of Hologic policy agenda, stakeholder outreach and development and advocacy strategies.
• Represent Hologic in trade associations, coalitions, patient advocacy organizations, and industry groups to advance company priorities and help shape coordinated Congressional and state advocacy efforts.
• Direct contract lobbyists in support of Hologic’s advocacy objectives.

Essential Qualifications

• 8 -10 years of relevant U.S. Congressional and/or executive branch agency experience or as a government affairs professional in a healthcare company, trade association or consultancy.
• A passion for women’s health and commitment to reducing barriers to access to care.
• Experience with Congressional Committees and federal agencies with jurisdiction over healthcare.
• Strong connections across Republican Congressional offices, committees, the Administration, and affiliated organizations.
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction, with proven effectiveness in both independent and team-based settings.
• Proven track record advancing strategic end-to-end advocacy campaigns, working collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and managing political risk.
• Excels in written and verbal communication, with a crisp, clear style that effectively influences senior executives while building authentic connections with stakeholders at all levels.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred

The annualized base salary range for this role is $163,400- $250,600 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. Agency And Third-Party Recruiter Notice Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition, Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered. Hologic’s employees are subject to third-party COVID-19 vaccination requirements, including from customers and governmental entities. Hologic is an equal opportunity employer and consistent with federal, state, and local requirements, will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability or sincerely-held religious beliefs where it is able to do so without undue hardship to the company. Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.