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TITLE:
Director, State Government Affairs
Title: Director, State Government Affairs
Reports To: Head of Government Affairs
Location: Remote or Richmond, VA
Indivior is a global specialty pharmaceutical company with a 20-year legacy of leadership in patient advocacy, health policy and evidence-based best practice models that have revolutionized modern addiction treatment. The name is the blend of the words
individual and
endeavor, and the tagline “Focus on you” makes the company’s commitment clear. It represents and empathizes with the often-difficult journey each individual patient takes to overcome the challenges of addiction – a chronic relapsing disease.
Indivior is dedicated to transforming addiction from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. The Indivior logo radiates its patient-focused, holistic focus on expanding access to quality treatment for addiction worldwide. The company has a strong pipeline of products and candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in global opioid dependence and address other chronic diseases of addiction – including opiate use disorder, cannabis use disorder, alcohol use disorders and cocaine intoxication - as well as related mental health disorders such as schizophrenia.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director, State Government Affairs is a highly visible position, accountable for building a strong Indivior presence within state governments, criminal justice systems, and public payers as part of a team covering the 50 states and territories. The position will be responsible for managing, engaging and monitoring relevant state issues, with a key focus on criminal justice systems in strategic states. The State Government Affairs Director will manage contract counsel in specific states and also work independently in some states. Will work with the Indivior medical and managed care teams, and with independent trade, patient and professional organization representatives, to drive corporate objectives that will be achieved by delivering results through state initiatives, regulations, legislation, and health care financing. Will work to ensure patient access to medically assisted treatment for addiction in criminal justice settings, among other objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Areas of responsibility include impacting state initiatives, legislation, regulations, appropriations and budgets related to treatment for opioid use disorder, substance abuse, dependency, and behavioral health. The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Guide and represent the company on state government initiatives regarding addiction treatment and oversight, treatment in criminal justice settings, state public payers, and state grant programs.
• Collaborate with leaders of government, industry, provider and patient advocacy groups to influence relevant public policy and monitor government initiatives.
• Ensure that state policy and legislation enable patient access to treatment (including treatment with Indivior products) and promote a positive policy and legislative environment, while establishing Indivior’s position as a credible partner and thought leaders.
• Anticipate and address policy and legislative developments with strong and well-coordinated advocacy strategies drawing on Indivior’s broad stakeholder relationships and thoughtful policy and legislative development and advocacy.
• Manage and build relationships with state government officials and key third party groups to support Indivior’s position as a respected, reliable and credible thought leader and contributor on addiction and treatment in criminal justice settings.
• Identify and effectively supervise team of state contract counsels to ensure alignment on goals and objectives and effective coordination and communication for state government advocacy. This includes regular contact with contractors and management of individual state objectives with specific activities and tactics.
• Coordinate closely with Indivior’s Global and North American leaders, especially with the medical and managed care teams, to ensure effective strategy and policy advocacy for all initiatives, including Medicaid, criminal justice and other healthcare policy matters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, public health or related discipline.

Experience:

• 10+ years of state level experience with a proven track record of leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.

License/Certifications:

• Candidate must be able to register as a lobbyist for the states of responsibility as required.
• Should have understanding and experience in criminal justice health care settings.
• Must have a thorough understanding of state government affairs, including legislative and regulatory processes.
• Must have situational awareness of the political, legislative, and regulatory landscape in states.
• Maintain strong relationships with state policymakers and their staff in executive and legislative branches, including criminal justice officials.
• Experience working with and lobbying provider associations, industry groups, and working in coalitions.
• Requires advanced lobbying skills, ability to effectively advocate public policy positions. Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and related public policy issues is required.

Other:

• Firm understanding of the state public health sectors, especially criminal justice, Medicaid, substance abuse or mental health authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to impact decision making within state level agencies and legislative bodies.

Travel: 50% Domestic travel
COMPETENCIES/CONDUCT:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the employee will demonstrate:

• Making Complex Decisions – Seeks resolution for complex problems; great at gleaning meaning from whatever data is available; is a quick study of the new and different; adds personal wisdom and experience to come to the best conclusion and solution, given the situation; uses multiple problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Keeping Safe. Protecting patients and the company through a positive attitude for adherence to company policies, governmental registration and reporting requirements, Indivior guiding principles, and ‘speak up’ culture.”
• Demonstrating Personal Flexibility - Relates well to a wide variety of diverse styles, types and classes; open approach to solving problems; builds diverse networks; quick to seek common ground; treats differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone as a preferred customer.
• Relating Skills - Warm, friendly, and interpersonally agile; easy to approach and talk to; relates well to others; makes a pleasant first impression and builds solid relationships.
• Team Orientation – Our highly collaborative work environment recognizes and supports colleagues who are entrepreneurial, collegial, and other-focused in a way that advances our patient-oriented advocacy mission.
• Technology – Expert proficiency in fundamental MS Office Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Teams functions; high level of proficiency in Excel; demonstrated capability to acquire aptitude in additional platforms key to job functions
• Inspiring Others - Is skilled at getting individuals, teams, and an entire organization to perform at a higher level and to embrace change; negotiates skillfully to achieve a fair outcome or promote a common cause; communicates a compelling vision and is committed to what needs to be done; inspires others; builds motivated, high-performing teams; understands what motivates different people.
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Management in the pharmaceutical, state legislature, state regulatory agency or a mental health/substance abuse advocacy organization preferred.

BENEFITS:
Indivior is committed to providing a culture driven by guiding principles and top-tier benefits that match the importance of the work we do. The Indivior experience includes

• 3 weeks’ vacation plus floating holidays and sick leave
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan- Company match of 75% on your first 6% of contributions discount and profit sharing contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay
• U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 15% Discount
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flex Spending options
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leverage Concierge/personal assistance services
• Voluntary benefits including Legal, Pet Insurance and Auto/Home coverage
• Gyms, fitness facilities and cell phone discounts
• Our Guiding Principles, Core Values and Vision provide a culture that unites and guides our employees.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Indivior’s guiding principles are the foundation for each employee’s success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance.
The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined. The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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