Associate Director, US Government Affairs

About GenScript Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.Position:  Associate Director, US Government Affairs Location:  Piscataway, NJ (Onsite) Reporting to General Manager, US Site The estimated salary range is $150,000 - $160,000 based on experience level. Role Description: The Associate Director, US Government Affairs is responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory activities that might affect GenScript and ProBio at the federal, state and local levels of government.  Based on GenScript’s and ProBio’s policy priorities, the role will develop and gain approval for key message points which can be used by Government Affairs, senior leaders, and relevant external facing roles (e.g., commercial colleagues).  The role is also responsible for identifying key relationships to build at the federal, state and local levels of government and facilitate connecting these elected officials with key GenScript and ProBio leaders.  This role is expected to connect and inform many different people both internal and external to GenScript and ProBio. Key Responsibilities: Policy Analysis & Advocacy: Analyzing proposed legislation and regulations, preparing briefing materials, and advocating for organizational positions before federal, state, or local officials. The role is expected to monitor legislative and regulatory activities using software tools like Meltwater and Google, as well as published information on government websites. The role is expected to seek advice and insights as appropriate from GenScript’s current partners in DC (federal) and NJ (state) levels. The role will highlight and escalate to senior leadership all critical time sensitive matters – including an executive summary and insights of why the matter is important, how likely it is to be enacted, and options to address the matter. When appropriate, work to hire external lobbyists to advocate for key positions for GenScript and/or ProBio. Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with government officials, industry stakeholders, and community leaders to influence policy. With input from DC and NJ partners, identify key relationships to build and maintain.  Organize appropriate activities (e.g., tours and onsite/offsite meetings) to build and maintain relationships. Identify when key relationships need to be contacted for urgent matters to provide updates on GenScript and/or ProBio matters. Strategic Planning and Internal Coordination: Supporting the develop...