Director of U.S. Policy & Advocacy at DBV Technologies managing government affairs and patient advocacy efforts. Engaging with key stakeholders and overseeing strategic initiatives in the healthcare sector.
Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of U.S. policy and advocacy strategies aligned to company priorities and therapeutic area objectives (allergy and immunology)
Build and maintain relationships with patient advocacy organizations, members of congress and their staff, coalitions, trade associations, medical societies, and other influencers
Coordinate stakeholder mapping, engagement plans, outreach tracking, and follow-up to ensure consistent relationship management and measurable progress
Monitor U.S. legislative/regulatory developments relevant to the company (FDA/HHS), provide concise updates and recommended actions
Draft advocacy-facing materials (talking points, one-pagers, briefing documents, stakeholder Q&As, slides) and help prepare executives for external meetings
Manage calls and contracts with relevant consultants
Own the annual corporate patient advocacy sponsorships calendar: identify strategic opportunities, coordinate internal reviews, manage approvals, and track deliverables
Plan and execute advocacy programs (e.g., Hill days/fly-ins, policy forums, advocacy summits, conference activations) in partnership with external organizations and internal teams
Manage logistics including registrations, speaker coordination, agendas, briefing prep, onsite execution (staffing), and post-event reporting
Draft, route, and manage sponsorship agreements, SOWs, and other engagement contracts in partnership with legal/compliance and the head of corporate affairs
Create and manage purchase requisitions and POs, track invoices, confirm receipt of deliverables, and coordinate payment with Finance
Track program budgets, maintain clean documentation, and ensure adherence to internal controls and audit-ready records
Coordinate cross-functionally with relevant departments (medical affairs, clinical operations, other corporate affairs functions) to ensure policy and advocacy activity is aligned with broader U.S. policy strategy and communications
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required (Public Policy, Political Science, Public Health, Communications or related)
8+ years’ experience in government affairs, public policy, patient advocacy, or political/policy organizations, preferably in healthcare, biotech, or pharma.
Proven experience supporting federal policy initiatives, patient advocacy strategy, and advising senior leadership.
Established relationships with relevant policy and/or advocacy stakeholders.
Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare and biopharmaceutical policy environment and comfort operating in a matrixed, cross-functional organization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently, with precision.
Capitol Hill experience, HHS/FDA experience, campaign/political experience, or relevant committee/leadership office background is preferred.
Biotech/pharma/medical device experience is preferred.
Experience with CRM/stakeholder tracking tools and advocacy platforms is preferred.
Familiarity with sponsorship grants/compliance requirements in life sciences is preferred.
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