Job Description

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About the Role

TheAssociate Director,State Governmentand ExternalAffairs(SGEA)is responsible formaintainingand enhancing positive relations with externaland internalaudiences, includingelected officials,stakeholders, and government entities. This role focuses on influencing public opinion, government policy, and legislative direction to improve the organization's regulatory and economic environments.The position is based inMinnesotawhich will be the primary state of focus.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and implement communication strategies to influence public opinion and government policy

• Establish andmaintainrelationships with key stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders

• Lead advocacy efforts to promote the organization's interests in legislative and regulatory matters

• Provide strategic guidance and coaching to team members on public policy and advocacy initiatives

• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments thatimpactthe organization

• Representthe organization in public forums, community events, andgovernment meetings

• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to various external audiences

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degreerequired

• 5+ years of government affairs and/or legislative experience

• Strong understanding of public affairs, public administration, political engagement, and advocacy

• Recognized as an experiencedlobbyistable to influence complex government decisions

• Expert in public affairs with knowledge in public administration, political engagement, and advocacy

• Ability to navigatethroughcomplex public policy environments

• Ability to effectivelyinfluenceacrossvarious scenarios

• Strong communicationskills and professional presence to support effective engagement with stakeholders, including the ability to engage and advance sensitive topics

• Engagesindependently with political science concepts in complex scenarios

• Demonstrates strong self-motivation skills, navigating through complex challenges independently

Preferred:

• Legislative experience

Travel:

• Overnight travel, including weekends,upto50%.

• Must have valid driver license with safe driving record

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Minnesota - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$153,600.00 - $241,340.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Minnesota - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes