VP, Head of Federal Government Affairs at Fresenius Medical Care

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree strongly preferred
  • 10+ years' experience in a senior management level role (e.g., Vice President)
  • A demonstrated background in government affairs, with at least ten years’ experience in federal government relations, preferably with ESRD, medtech or other applicable health care experience
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal health care policy and experience working with Congress, HHS, CMS, FDA and other federal healthcare stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external groups, advocate for a broad spectrum of issues to relevant government and third-party stakeholders and negotiate mutually agreeable solutions with a wide variety of stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the Federal Government Affairs function, overseeing the monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of federal legislative and regulatory developments. Proactively develop the federal advocacy agenda in coordination with executive leadership and business operations leaders
  • Engage directly with federal elected officials, congressional committees, and regulatory agencies to advocate for FME’s priorities, including representing the company before Members of Congress, Administration officials and other key federal stakeholders
  • Develop and execute federal advocacy and grassroots strategies, coordinating closely with internal partners and overseeing all employee and patient engagement initiatives
  • Manage external federal consultants and ensure full compliance with all lobbying disclosure and reporting requirements in partnership with the Legal Department
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers and their staffs, industry coalitions, dialysis providers, ESRD organizations, Medtech organizations and other key stakeholders to advance shared policy objectives
  • Lead the development and review of policy materials, including policy briefs, position statements, and comment letters
  • Prepare and provide regular updates on federal advocacy activities to internal business leaders, including monthly written updates for executive leadership and oral presentations for specific business units
  • Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to all direct reports, collaborating on career development plans and advancement of future leaders within the organization
  • Work closely with the PAC Director to manage FME’s political giving strategy and collaborate with the team on ways to further grow the PAC
  • Ensure full compliance with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements
  • May be responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of government affairs staff (3–4 direct reports)

Skills

Federal Legislative Strategy
Government Affairs
Policy Advocacy
Grassroots Mobilization
Lobbying Compliance
Stakeholder Engagement
Regulatory Analysis
Coalition Management
Team Leadership

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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