Senior Director, U.S. Policy – Government Affairs

DBV Technologies

. Develop, own, and execute the multi-year U.S.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $230,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing federal policy strategies within the healthcare and biopharmaceutical sectors, while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and external communications. Proven ability to advise senior executives and navigate complex regulatory environments.

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Federal Policy Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementGovernment Affairs Budget ManagementHealthcare and Biopharmaceutical Policy KnowledgePeople Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Public PolicyHealth PolicyRegulatory ComplianceLegislative AnalysisAdvocacyPolicy Position DevelopmentScenario AnalysisBudget ManagementStakeholder TrackingPolicy Tracking Tools

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Verbal CommunicationSound JudgmentDiscretionAbility to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaHealthcareFDAMedicareMedicaidCapitol Hill ExperienceTrade AssociationsCoalitionsPublic Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, own, and execute the multi-year U.S. federal policy strategy aligned to corporate objectives, product lifecycle milestones, and therapeutic priorities
Advise the VP, Corporate Affairs and executive leadership team on policy risks, opportunities, and positioning
Define company policy priorities and positions through cross-functional alignment
Assess policy implications of financings, partnerships, business development, and M&A diligence
Build and maintain relationships with Congress, committee staff, White House, HHS, FDA, CMS, and other agency stakeholders
Lead direct advocacy on priority healthcare and biopharmaceutical policy issues
Plan and lead executive engagements with Congress, state leaders, and agencies
Prepare briefings, talking points, regulatory comments, testimony, and policy position papers
Represent the company in agency listening sessions and public meetings
Represent the company in trade associations and industry coalitions
Build alliances with medical societies, academic experts, and policy influencers
Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, trade, and tariff developments
Develop scenario analyses and contingency plans for executive leadership
Oversee policy materials and coordinate external policy messaging with Communications and Investor Relations
Manage external lobbying firms, policy consultants, state government affairs advisors, scopes of work, performance, and budgets
Set strategy for state-level policy issues and coordinate consultant execution
Lead and develop direct reports or contractors as the function grows
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Finance
Ensure government affairs activity complies with applicable laws and company policy
Own the government affairs budget and maintain audit-ready documentation
Maintain stakeholder tracking, engagement reporting, and impact metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required (Public Policy, Political Science, Public Health, Law, or related)
12+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, or health policy, preferably in biotech, pharma, or healthcare
Demonstrated success shaping and executing federal policy strategy and advising senior executives
Established, credible relationships with Congress, federal agencies, and relevant coalitions and trade associations
Deep knowledge of the U.S. healthcare and biopharmaceutical policy environment, including FDA, Medicare/Medicaid, and the legislative and regulatory process
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief C-suite executives and represent the company externally
Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to work independently in a fast-moving, matrixed environment
Capitol Hill experience or senior HHS/FDA/CMS experience preferred
Experience in a small to mid-sized biotech preferred
Familiarity with allergy, immunology, rare disease, or pediatric policy issues preferred
Experience managing outside lobbying and consulting firms and government affairs budgets preferred
Experience with stakeholder management and policy tracking tools preferred
Prior people management experience preferred