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TITLE: VP, State Government Affairs and Community Relations Title: VP, State Government Affairs and Community Relations Reports To: EVP, Corporate Affairs Location: Field Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of OUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming OUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Building on its global portfolio of OUD treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to expand on its heritage in this category. Headquartered in the United States in Richmond, VA, Indivior employs over 1,000 individuals globally and its portfolio of products is available in over 30 countries worldwide. Visit www.indivior.com to learn more. Connect with Indivior on LinkedIn by visiting www.linkedin.com/company/indivior. POSITION SUMMARY: The Vice President (VP) of State Government Affairs will oversee all state advocacy efforts, developing and leading a comprehensive government affairs strategy that strengthens Indivior’s presence and impact with elected officials, regulators, health care industry thought leaders, and key community partners. This executive will identify and anticipate emerging developments, maintain effective communication with senior leadership and adjust the advocacy strategy as needed to advance Indivior’s goals and objectives at the state level. The role will report to the EVP, Corporate Affairs, as it is essential for state government affairs initiatives to be aligned with the broader Corporate Affairs strategy. Further, this role will be responsible for overseeing the prioritized execution of an integrated strategy with the company’s business teams, having aligned priorities with commercial, legal, and compliance to help develop and advocate for the company’s positions on state public policy matters. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following: · Lead team of six State Directors of Government Affairs overseeing state and local government affairs to ensure advocacy and policy initiatives are cohesive and aligned in support of Indivior’s broader interests. · Develop and implement compliant and strategic plans to advocate for policies that support state funding for public health initiatives, with a key focus on addiction policy, and on ensuring patient access to addiction treatment generally, among other goals. · Ensure effective coordination and communication between the State Government Affairs team and cross-functional partners across Corporate Affairs, and in commercial, legal, and compliance. · Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership on issues related to state government affairs. Prepare recommendations for advocacy efforts that align with Indivior’s mission and strategic goals and reflect the context of the political environment. · Assist in enhancing Indivior’s visibility and reputation in state government through partnership with the business and the broader Corporate Affairs team. Support positioning the organization as a thought leader in health care policy. · Demonstrate strong people management and positive leadership for the broader state government affairs team, managing the operations, staff and resources. · Recruit, retain and mentor team members, while managing external consultancy advisers and budgets. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: · BS or BA degree required · Advanced knowledge of legislative rules and procedures, legislative processes, and politics · Successful candidates should have at minimum 15 years of experience in pharmaceuticals and government affairs, public affairs, or policy · Experience managing and developing teams · Effectively manage multiple projects or roles in a rapidly evolving environment · Exhibit acute political sensitivity · Ability to work cross-functionally in an organization and partner with outside groups such as advocates and associations · Expected travel 30% COMPETENCIES/CONDUCT: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the employee will demonstrate: · Solid, broad comprehension of the U.S. health care system · Ownership and a “roll up your sleeves” mentality · A diplomatic, intuitive, and mature presence · Ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts into concise and credible messages, with a proven track record of delivering high volume and high-quality work · Ability to operate as an enterprise-wide leader · Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders. An ability to influence for greater outcomes · They are a team player that has a customer service approach and is solution oriented · Attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Excitement about the vision and mission of Indivior 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 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, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flex Spending and HSA options · Adoption assistance · Tuition reimbursement · Concierge/personal assistance services · Voluntary benefits including Legal, Pet Insurance and Critical Illness coverage · Gym, fitness facility and cell phone discounts 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. COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS: Indivior is committed to maintaining a workplace where employees are committed to compliance and feel comfortable raising concerns about potential violations of policies or unethical behaviour. As part of your responsibilities, you are expected to: Employee Obligations: · Have unquestionable ethics and integrity with the willingness to stand firm on these principles even under significant pressure · Risk IQ: Know what policies apply to your role and function and adhere to them. · Speak Up: If you see something, say something. Manager Obligations: · Have unquestionable ethics and integrity with the willingness to stand firm on these principles even under significant pressure · Reinforce risk awareness with your team, with accountability and oversight for ongoing review and mitigation. · Model and reinforce a Speak Up culture on your team. 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