Associate Director, US Government Affairs (Biotech)

Location: Piscataway, New Jersey, United States — onsite

Salary: $150,000–$160,000 annually, based on experience

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company providing researchers and businesses with products and services that support the development of treatments and healthcare products.

What you will do

• Monitor legislative and regulatory activities at federal, state, and local levels that may affect hirify.global and ProBio.
• Develop monitoring systems, periodic reports, and escalations for critical time-sensitive matters.
• Create presentations, government affairs messages, internal updates, press releases, media pitches, and executive speeches.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, government staff, regulatory agencies, industry stakeholders, and community leaders.
• Organize tours and onsite or offsite meetings to support external relationships.
• Inform internal leaders about business risks and support hirify.global USA Political Action Committee activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, International Relations, Political Science, a scientific discipline, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of government affairs experience, or equivalent experience as a legislative assistant or in political operations.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, including press releases, media pitches, and executive speeches.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, influencing, cultural agility, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt flexibly to complex situations and maintain a global perspective.

Nice to have

• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that fully vests on the first day.
• Paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid vacation, personal, sick, floating holiday, and company holiday time.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts, disability coverage, life insurance, legal assistance, commuter benefits, and well-being initiatives.
• Equal opportunity workplace with peer-to-peer recognition programs.