Director of Public Affairs and Market Access, North America

Company: CEVA Logistics
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Public Affairs and Market Access, North AmericaLesucc--s d'une entreprise passe avant tout par les hommes et femmes qui lacomposent...Ensemble, partageons nos talents.Ceva Sant-- Animale est la 1--re entreprise de sant-- animale fran--aise, etest class--e au 5--me rang mondial.Ensemble, c'est avec passion que les femmes et les hommes de Cevarecherchent, d--veloppent, produisent et commercialisent des solutions desant-- innovantes pour soigner tous les animaux, et ainsi contribuer -- lapr--servation des grands --quilibres de notre plan--te.Nous nous engageons -- assurer le meilleur niveau de soins et de bien---trepossible aux animaux d'--levage (volailles, porcs, ruminants), aux animaux decompagnie (chiens et chats) et -- la faune sauvage.En effet, notre vision - Ensemble, au-del-- de la sant-- animale - met enavant le lien --troit qui existe entre la sant-- et le bien---tre des personnes,des animaux et de notre plan--te. Ceva est plus que jamais engag-- dans uneapproche - One Health -, une seule sant-- en fran--ais.Dans le cadre de notre politique "Diversit--, --quit-- et inclusion", Ceva Sant-- Animale s'engage en faveur de l'emploi des personnes en situation de handicap et d--ploie les moyens n--cessaires au bon d--roulement des entretiens de recrutement. N'h--sitez pas -- nous solliciter.Vos missions :Director of Public Affairs and Market Access, North AmericaLocation: Washington DC AreaThe Director of Public Affairs and Market Access will be responsible for managing the company's external relations and communications with various stakeholders, including government officials, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and the public. This role is crucial in shaping and communicating the company's policies, positions, and contributions to the animal health sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public affairs, excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of the animal health industry, and an ability to be equally effective before both federal-government agencies and local or customer-related stakeholders.Responsibilities and Key Duties:Government Relations:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key government officials, regulatory agencies, and policymakers in North America at both federal and state/province levels, with primary concentration in the US market.
• Support Senior Management and their interactions with key political or governmental stakeholders.
• Build and preserve the company's reputation and credibility before government entities and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that impact the animal health industry.
• Advocate for the company's interests in policy discussions and provide input on regulatory submissions.Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Engage and build effective alliances with customers, industry associations, advocacy groups, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, public forums, and meetings.
  • Coordinate and participate in public consultations and hearings.Public Communications:
    • Develop and implement communication strategies to convey the company's positions on issues, policies, and industry trends.
    • Prepare and distribute press releases, position papers, and other public statements.
    • Manage media relations and serve as a spokesperson for the company when necessary.Internal Collaboration:
      • Ensure coherence of North American positions on key issues with company's global advocacy, communication and other corporate strategies.
      • Provide guidance and training to company executives and employees on public affairs and communication matters.
      • Contribute to the definition of strategic public-policy priorities, articulation of public affairs strategies, execution of advocacy campaigns.Crisis Communication:
        • Develop and implement crisis communication plans and strategies for issues at national/global level.
        • Act as a spokesperson during crisis situations and manage communications across the organization to mitigate risk.
        • Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant national government agencies.Core Competencies:
          • Influence others - Acts to defend Ceva's long-term interests and creates a culture based on their influence.
          • Drive ambition and accountability - Optimizes enterprise-wide performance.
          • Collaborate with empathy - Promotes a collaborative environment with both internal and external stakeholders.
          • Engage and develop - Drives conditions for optimal performance.
          • Shape solutions out of complexity - Works to challenge the status quo.
          • Client focus - Creates a "client learning" organization.Technical / Functional Competencies:
            • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
            • Strong leadership and management skills.
            • Strong understanding of the animal health industry, including regulatory frameworks and policies.
            • Strong project management and organizational skills.
            • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and to work within a matrixed environment.
            • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
            • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
            • Advanced understanding of the federal government's institutions overseeing animal health and agriculture, as well as human health.Qualifications:
              • Education - Bachelor's Degree in veterinary, agronomy, economics, public affairs, political science, law. Advanced Degree in an area related to the company's activities is preferred.Work Experience:
                • Minimum of 10 years' experience in government affairs, public policy development, political advocacy.
                • Experience in mid-size to large companies focusing on animal health, agriculture or life sciences preferred; candidates from industry associations or government organizations, with little or no previous experience in complex corporate settings, may be considered depending on experience or specialization specificity.
                • The ideal candidate will have carried out meaningful advocacy, lobbying and political-engagement work before federal-government institutions and legislators.
                • Proven ability to be equally effective and comfortable with advocacy efforts at both the federal-agency or legislative levels and with local organizations or stakeholders.
                • Previous employment with a relevant government agency could count in favor of the successful candidate.
                • Previous advocacy activity in state capitals is desirable.
                • Extensive experience in advocacy through trade associations and in the articulation of priorities with peer companies.
                • Proven experience in crisis management is desirable.Physical Requirements:
                  • This position typically works in an office environment and as such the requirements are:
                  • Sitting for Extended Periods: Often, office jobs require long hours of sitting at a desk.
                  • Typing and Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of a computer keyboard and mouse.
                  • Visual Acuity: Ability to read computer screens and printed documents.
                  • Hearing Ability: Communicating via phone and video calls, and understanding spoken instructions.
                  • Basic Mobility: Moving around the office, which may include walking, bending, and reaching.
                  • Lifting: Occasionally lifting objects, typically no more than 10-20 pounds.
                  • Speaking: Clear verbal communication in person, on the phone, and in meetings.
                  • Cognitive Functioning: Ability to concentrate, remember tasks, and perform problem-solving activities.
                  • Posture: Maintaining appropriate posture while working to prevent strain or injury.Working Conditions:
                    • Standard office environment.Travel Required:
                      • Up to 50% travel could be necessary.This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not an employment contract. Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.*VEVRAA Federal Contractor **Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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