Sr AD, Government Communications & PAC

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead communications partner and storyteller to U.S. Public & Government Affairs, who own policy positions; this role owns the narrative.
• Translate complex policy priorities into clear, human narratives that resonate with patients, employees, policymakers, healthcare stakeholders, and the public.
• Identify opportunities to elevate therapeutic-area policy goals (e.g., patient access, affordability, innovation, research, disease awareness) through storytelling, executive communications, media, thought leadership, social content, and advocacy campaigns.
• Create messaging, narratives, campaign content, and stakeholder communications that connect public policy issues to patient impact, therapeutic-area goals, and healthcare innovation.
• Partner with therapeutic-area communications, corporate reputation, and public affairs teams to ensure policy storytelling aligns with enterprise priorities and business objectives.
• Anticipate emerging policy issues and develop proactive storytelling approaches that position Boehringer as a trusted, human voice on issues affecting patients and healthcare.
• Bring policy moments to life — milestones, industry developments, and advocacy activities — through timely, audience-ready stories rather than dense policy summaries.
• Develop annual PAC strategic plans, operating priorities, participation goals, and growth strategies.
• Lead fundraising, employee engagement, and contributor recruitment initiatives.
• Build executive leader engagement programs that increase visibility, participation, and advocacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight-plus (8+) years of experience in Corporate communication with a focus on policy communications and areas such as digital communications, content strategy, or channel and digital operations management.
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate digital channels, content management systems, governance processes, and communications operations within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industry experience preferred.
• Ability to think strategically and execute effectively
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing projects and prioritize effectively
• Expert knowledge of content management systems and channel management
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills, using data and metrics to inform decision-making
• A quick, inclusive collaborator who spots opportunities and reacts at speed

Preferred

• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industry experience preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here .