Date Posted:
May 30, 2026
Position Title:
Associate Director, State Government Affairs
Office/Company:
Agios Pharmaceuticals
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07442
Reports To:
Location:
Remote
Contact:
Salary:
Current base salary range: $153,541 – $230,312 annualized
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Associate Director, State Government Affairs to join our growing U.S. Government Affairs and Policy team.- Develop and drive strategy in priority states in alignment with enterprise and commercial objectives - Lead advocacy campaigns to advance policy priorities - Support public policy analysis through issue identification, research, analysis, assessment, and communication - Work cross-functionally to identify and develop appropriate position statements and engagement strategies for issues of concern to the company and the patients we serve - Build and maintain relationships with state lawmakers and regulators - Serve as a liaison with trade associations, coalitions, and partnerships that represent the biopharmaceutical industry and advocate for policies that protect patients’ access to innovative medicines - Prioritize compliance with state requirements around lobbying, political giving, and disclosure- BS or BA degree (MA/MPA/JD preferred) and 7+ years of prior experience in government, government affairs, or policy - Deep experience with state health policy and lobbying - Strong analytic and research skills with comprehensive understanding of legislation, regulation, and public policy impacting the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry - Strong communication abilities, including experience using PowerPoint and related tools - Proven relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders - Adaptability and flexibility across diverse issues and initiatives - Corporate biotechnology/pharma experience
Responsibilities:
• Develop and drive strategy in priority states in alignment with enterprise and commercial objectives
• Lead advocacy campaigns to advance policy priorities
• Support public policy analysis through issue identification, research, analysis, assessment, and communication
• Work cross-functionally to identify and develop appropriate position statements and engagement strategies for issues of concern to the company and the patients we serve
• Build and maintain relationships with state lawmakers and regulators
• Serve as a liaison with trade associations, coalitions, and partnerships that represent the biopharmaceutical industry and advocate for policies that protect patients’ access to innovative medicines
Qualifications:
• BS or BA degree (MA/MPA/JD preferred) and 7+ years of prior experience in government, government affairs, or policy
• Deep experience with state health policy and lobbying
• Strong analytic and research skills with comprehensive understanding of legislation, regulation, and public policy impacting the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
• Strong communication abilities, including experience using PowerPoint and related tools
• Proven relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptability and flexibility across diverse issues and initiatives
Instructions:
Apply here
Other:
Concerned that you don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! At Agios, we value each other’s differences and recognize that teams thrive when everyone brings their unique experiences to the table.
