Senior Manager, State and Local Government Relations (Western US)

Your role:

• Manage state legislative goals and serve as Philips direct lobbyist on state legislation and regulation impacting Philips. Lead all legislative efforts, manage in-state consultants, meeting with relevant policymakers, work with trade associations, draft written legislative materials, build coalition partners, among other advocacy strategies. Support state government business development goals by helping to lead efforts to open new markets and find revenue opportunities for Philips state and local government business goals. Coordinate closely with Philips businesses and government sales organization to advance these goals.
• Participate in associations and other state-level organizations by representing Philips before industry trade associations, state and local chambers and state lawmaker groups like the National Conference of State Legislatures and Conference of State Governments. Support policy development, while working with Philips businesses to understand impact of state legislation and regulation. Help develop policy ideas that support Philips. Help Philips facilities navigate state and local government policies that impact them, including economic development or permitting matters.
• Build Philips brand with state and local policymakers. Support Philips Employee Political Action Committee by assisting with Philips PAC efforts by advising PAC contribution disbursements and helping with employee PAC fundraising. Be healthcare and technology policy expert by helping Philips businesses understand how state governments are seeking to regulate healthcare and technology.

You're the right fit if:

• You have acquired 5+ years in state government affairs, public policy or state lawmaking. Relevant experience in healthcare or medical technology policy is a plus!
• Your skills include a keen sense of business acumen, and the ability to connect key business issues and competitive/profit drivers to public policy matters and obtain value for/advance the business interests and reputation of Philips, as well as to protect against potential threats.
• You have Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration or equivalent.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You're an excellent communicator (written, oral, and message development), with strong interpersonal skills; highest integrity and thrives on challenge and fast-paced environment.