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SalaryHow many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."
- Develop and manage LLS’s engagement with state legislators, regulatory bodies, governors’ administrations, and other states policymakers, to advance LLS’s policy agenda in the region.
- Work closely with grassroots advocacy partner to design and run policy campaigns in the region, taking the lead on all Government Affairs aspects of those campaigns.
- Monitor policy trends and other movements in the region that are relevant to LLS’s mission, recommending actions as appropriate.
- Lead and/or participate in coalitions whose goals are in alignment with the region’s priorities.
- Develop key alliances with Government Affairs counterparts at patient organizations, healthcare provider associations, and other allied organizations, for purposes of advancing region priorities.
- Represent LLS in interactions with Government Affairs representatives for relevant industries in the region, including the pharmaceutical and insurance industries.
- Work closely with grassroots advocacy partner to help drive volunteer and staff engagement in the region. To include serving as a source of expertise on the region’s policy priorities
- Maintain a strong understanding of core LLS offerings, revenue-generating campaigns, and research accomplishments to help promote the organization.
- Co-manage with grassroots advocacy partner the region’s campaign budget.
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Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in state level lobbying or Government Affairs, ideally in healthcare. An advanced degree in a relevant field may partially satisfy this requirement.
- Working knowledge of state and federal legislative processes and of the inter-connections between state and federal governments.
Position Requirements:
- Foundational understanding of the issues currently dominating debates in healthcare policy, particularly those concerning health insurance coverage and access to care
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a home office, thrive under pressure, and simultaneously advance multiple high-level tasks.
- Ability to travel within a multi-state territory and work flexible hours.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Approximately 35% travel, with significant time spent in key state capitols and at least semi-annual visits to the OPP office in Washington, DC (Covid-related travel restrictions permitting)
- Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
- Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer
LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.
