Washington D.c., United States of America Hybrid Full-time $187,400 - $281,000

Illumina is hiring a Director, Federal Government Affairs (Washington D.C./Remote)

About the Role

What You'll Do

  • Shape and execute federal government affairs strategies that support corporate goals, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
  • Analyze proposed federal legislation and regulatory actions to assess impact on operations, access to technology, and market conditions.
  • Advise leadership on policy positions and develop targeted messaging for lawmakers, regulators, and coalition partners.
  • Engage directly with federal officials, agency staff, and industry coalitions to advance priorities related to healthcare innovation and patient access.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely updates and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders.
  • Represent the organization in trade associations and collaborative policy groups, helping to influence national conversations on science, technology, and healthcare policy.
  • Coordinate high-level meetings, briefings, and events involving executives and government leaders to strengthen institutional relationships.
  • Support political engagement activities in compliance with applicable laws, contributing to a favorable policy environment.
  • Develop advocacy materials, testimony, and presentations for use in regulatory and legislative forums.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align government affairs initiatives with business unit objectives and market needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 15–18 years of relevant experience, including over a decade in leadership roles within government affairs, public policy, or regulatory affairs.
  • Proven experience engaging with Congress, federal agencies, and executive branch officials.
  • Deep understanding of the federal legislative and rulemaking process, with strong analytical skills in interpreting complex policy documents.
  • Experience advising senior executives and representing organizations in high-stakes policy discussions.
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders and lead multi-party initiatives.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical or scientific topics clearly to non-expert audiences.
  • Strategic thinker who can manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting political landscapes, and operate effectively under pressure.
  • Commitment to compliance with federal regulations and ethical standards in lobbying and political activities.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to corporate offices and external events.
  • Residency in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area is required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plans with company contributions
  • Paid time off and family-friendly planning resources
  • Eligibility for performance-based cash incentives
  • Equity consideration for eligible roles
  • Access to cutting-edge genomics education and technology
  • Inclusive workplace supported by Employee Resource Groups
  • Commitment to equitable compensation across gender, race, and ethnicity
  • Career development and cultural fluency programs
Required Skills
Federal Government AffairsLegislative ProcessRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder EngagementPolicy AdvocacyCongressional RelationsExecutive Agency InteractionSenior-Level CommunicationGovernment Relations StrategyPublic AffairsHealth PolicyCompliance ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipPublic Representation Federal Government AffairsLegislative ProcessRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder EngagementPolicy AdvocacyCongressional RelationsExecutive Agency InteractionSenior-Level CommunicationGovernment Relations StrategyPublic AffairsHealth PolicyCompliance ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipPublic Representation
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Illumina
Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
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Department Government Affairs
Category management
Posted 3 days ago