Vice President, Government Relations
Washington, DC corporate office, unless otherwise approved by management
Job Type
Full-Time, Exempt
Schedule
Generally 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hybrid schedule
with Tuesday-Thursday in the office and Mondays and Fridays the flexibility to work from home.
About the Role
The Vice President is an integral member of the management team, serving in a senior leadership role within the organization. This position will be the client leader for multiple clients that address some of the most pressing health policy issues of our time, including but not limited to, improving access to affordable and quality health insurance coverage; making prescription drugs more affordable for patients; securing and expanding reproductive health; and addressing the mental and behavioral health crisis in America. The successful candidate has a proven track record of leading business development efforts and securing new business and will serve as a content expert and external thought leader for the firm. The Vice President will be a direct supervisor and mentor for an existing team and will report to the CEO and COO/CFO.
Responsibilities
• Lead day-to-day operations for clients ensuring all deliverables and timelines are met.
• Serve as the point of contact and relationship manager for clients and/or their key constituents.
• Identify and create strategies to achieve the client’s goals; build out and execute against the work plan.
• Lead business development initiatives for the government relations team and serve as a senior
member of the Pyxis business development and management team.
• Represent and actively promote clients and Pyxis at meetings, conferences, and networking events; author thought leadership pieces.
• Conduct outreach as a registered lobbyist to Congressional offices and federal agencies on relevant legislation and rulemaking on behalf of clients.
• Prepare written materials, including explanations of policy issues, congressional testimony, blog posts, presentations, comments on proposed legislation or regulations, newsletter articles, and other materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with key points of contact in the field (e.g., Member of Congress, Congressional staff, federal agencies, thought leaders, third-party validators, public policy and advocacy professionals).
• Identify, stay abreast of, and contribute to the knowledge base of current policy and the legislative landscape, best practices, and trends.
• Work with COO/CFO on developing and monitoring client and new business budgets and managing staff utilization.
• Supervise and mentor team members. Promotes positive interactions among staff and participates as an active team member. Serve in a “leadership by example” role.
• Serve in a creative, innovative, strategic as well as “roll up their sleeves” approach role.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Master’s degree with at least 12 years of professional experience in federal government relations, health policy, and/or patient advocacy. Familiarity with Congressional procedures and the Executive Branch, specifically including HHS.
• Prior experience working in a professional service firm preferred.
• Has a quantifiable track record of winning new business clients. Is extremely comfortable networking with existing and new contacts and relationships.
• Established network of relationships within Congress, the Executive Branch specifically including HHS, and/or the health advocacy community; strong background in healthcare
financing policy issues, including Medicare and Medicaid policy.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience managing and directing staff including recruitment, selection, and professional development to achieve company goals and objectives. This includes leading and coaching a team to support client deliverables and objectives.
• Ability to facilitate and pull different communities together for conversations around a host of topics to encourage them to collaborate and share information.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills; regularly prepares written materials and speaks with authority; effectively adjusts written and verbal communication styles to different audiences; listens for understanding.
• Mastery experience partnering with clients to understand their competitive context, strategic goals, current and long-term needs.
• Dynamic leadership, management, and interpersonal skills to strategically move the company forward; motivated and deadline driven; detail and results-oriented and strong analytical ability with sound judgment.
• Demonstrated capacity to stimulate collaborative teamwork and that sustains the respect of a diverse, multicultural staff.
About the Company
Pyxis Partners is a public affairs and engagement firm specializing in health, science, and technology to drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes. We help clients engage key communities, navigate complex policy landscapes, and catalyze change in healthcare, research, and innovation. Pyxis Partners is certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) as a District of Columbia Certified Business Enterprise (CBE).
Pyxis Partners is an equal opportunity employer affording all employees and job applicants’ fair and equal treatment. Pyxis Partners complies with the letter and spirit of all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, including discrimination based on race, age, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran status and disabilities.