Director, Federal Government Affairs

Director, US Federal Government Affairs

Washington, DC

Global Corporate Affairs

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from office

Travel up to 20% of the time for political events within the US

Are you ready to take accountability and be trusted to innovate every day? As a member of the US Federal Government Affairs and Policy team, the Director, Federal Government Affairs will champion AstraZeneca’s public policy agenda on Capitol Hill to advance patient access to innovative medicines, promote healthcare, and support scientific progress. In this role, you will proactively shape constructive policy solutions, build trusted relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, and collaborate with internal, cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes that improve patient health and sustain innovation.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives and our enterprise by advancing positive, evidence-based policies and constructively addressing proposals that could hinder access, affordability, and biomedical innovation. 

What you'll do

• Maintain, establish, and cultivate relationships with Members of Congress and relevant personal office and Committee staff to create opportunities that raise the company’s visibility in Washington, DC, and promote company’s public policy objectives. 

• Lead the development, and responsible in the execution, of congressional engagement strategies 

• Ability to work effectively in a team and cross-functionally with multiple internal departments. 

• Drive federal policy development on issues through cross-functional engagement with internal subject matter experts.  

• Understand the company’s business goals and priorities; and work closely with colleagues throughout corporate affairs to advance shared goals. 

• Engage and demonstrate leadership with trade associations and/or coalitions in which the company participates; maintain strong working relationships with key influencers.  

• Serve as a resource to business colleagues on emerging legislative and political issues of importance to the company  

• Provide political and strategic legislative expertise on activities critical to achieving corporate objectives and serving on various internal work groups. 

• Participate in the management of the federal political action committee and the grassroots political program 

• Represent the company at political events for key Members of Congress and campaign committees.  

• Develop, track, and implement AZ Political Action Committee’s annual candidate support budget

Essential for the role

• Bachelor's degree 

• 6+ years of experience in government, government affairs, public affairs, or policy or related experience 

• Strong network and relationships with key Congressional stakeholders within the House Democratic Caucus 

• Healthcare sector experience

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communications, and strategic thinking capabilities 

• Proficiency in standard business software applications 

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Desirable for the role

• Graduate degree

• Experience in government, public policy, and/or legal affairs

• Familiarity with political action committees 

• Robust understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain issues, as well as the health care landscape generally 

Office Working Requirements

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $151,753.60 - 227,630.40 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. ​

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Date Posted

10-Mar-2026

Closing Date

23-Mar-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.