Date Posted:
May 19, 2026
Position Title:
Director, State Government Affairs
Office/Company:
Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07550
Reports To:
Location:
Remote
Contact:
Salary:
$145,000 – $160,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) is seeking a Director of State Government Affairs. HDA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, generous 401(k) matching, and flexible hours.Research, analyze, and monitor progress of priority legislation and regulation. Initiate and maintain contact with state legislative and regulatory staff directly concerning issues of interest to the prescription drug distribution industry.Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred. Seven years of progressively responsible experience. Extensive understanding of the state legislative and regulatory processes.
Responsibilities:
• Research, analyze, and monitor progress of priority legislation and regulation.
• Initiate and maintain contact with state legislative and regulatory staff directly concerning issues of interest to the prescription drug distribution industry.
• Maintain consistent presence for HDA in assigned states; testify and negotiate for HDA member interests on priority state legislative and regulatory initiatives.
• Manage advocacy for HDA policy positions in assigned states including leadership/coordination of member company efforts to achieve optimal legislative and regulatory outcomes.
• Provide regular communications to members on state legislative and regulatory developments with thorough analysis.
• Work collaboratively with the SGA team, contracted state lobbyists, and other relevant consultants in the development of consensus-based association policies and positions on state legislative and regulatory affairs issues.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience.
• Extensive understanding of the state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Experience with state government affairs via a multi-state lobbying role.
• Experience conducting individual research and analyzing/summarizing complex issues.
• Experience with pharmaceutical supply chain issues strongly preferred.
Instructions:
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Other:
HDA believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths, and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. HDA encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
