Director, State Government Affairs

Location: North Chicago, Illinois, United States; regular engagement in Springfield, Chicago, and communities throughout Illinois. Domestic travel of 40% is required.

Salary: $160,500–$305,000 annually, plus eligibility for long-term incentive programs.

Company

hirify.global discovers and delivers innovative medicines and solutions across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics.

What you will do

• Develop and execute lobbying, advocacy, legislative, and regulatory engagement strategies across Illinois.
• Represent hirify.global with governors, legislators, regulators, local officials, associations, coalitions, and other external stakeholders.
• Build relationships with state and local policymakers to advance business, healthcare, and public policy objectives.
• Support site selection, regional engagement, future investment, and expansion initiatives.
• Partner with Federal Government Affairs, Policy, Commercial, Legal, Market Access, Corporate Affairs, and regional business stakeholders.
• Manage regional consultants, budgets, trade association activity, and lobbying and political giving compliance.

Requirements

• Eight to ten years of experience in lobbying, public administration, political activity, legislative staff work, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of state health programs including Medicaid, state finance and appropriations, insurance, drug benefit plans, PBMs, pharmacies, employers, and consumers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement comprehensive Government Affairs strategies and navigate complex policy environments.
• Strong executive presence, communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, political science, public administration, policy, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and willingness to work in a demanding, collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in healthcare or another highly regulated industry.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience creating detailed PowerPoint presentations that translate complex policy issues for internal audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) benefits for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
• Collaborative and collegial environment with close interaction with business leaders and external stakeholders.