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Head of Government Affairs
Latigo Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Washington, KSA
Full Time
Executive
Remote
4 weeks ago
Government AffairsPublic PolicyHealthcare PolicyStrategic PlanningStakeholder EngagementCommunication
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About the Role
Latigo Biotherapeutics seeks a Head of Government Affairs to establish and lead its government affairs function. This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive government affairs strategy focused on pain management, public health policy, and drug development, engaging with federal and state policymakers.
Key Skills for This Role
Government AffairsPublic PolicyHealthcare PolicyStrategic PlanningStakeholder EngagementCommunication
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead Latigo’s overall government affairs strategy, aligned with corporate objectives, clinical development priorities, and long term commercialization plans
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on public policy trends, legislative developments, and regulatory issues
- Lead engagement with federal and state legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and relevant public health organizations
- Monitor, analyze, and proactively respond to legislative and regulatory developments affecting Latigo’s programs
- Advocate for policies that support innovation in non‑opioid pain therapeutics, clinical research, and patient access
- Represent Latigo in industry associations, trade groups, and public private partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with patient advocacy organizations
- Partner closely with Legal, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Commercial teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPH, MPP, or equivalent) strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory advocacy within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience engaging with U.S. federal and/or state policymakers and regulatory agencies
- Strong understanding of healthcare policy, drug development, and the biotechnology innovation ecosystem
- Experience in pain management, neuroscience, public health, or related therapeutic areas
- Prior experience building or scaling a government affairs function in a growth stage organization
- Established network of relationships across relevant government, policy, and industry stakeholders
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- Latigo Biotherapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel, non opioid therapies for the treatment of pain.
- Our approach is grounded in human biology and focused on targeting the fundamental mechanisms of pain signaling.
Position Description
- The Head of Government Affairs will establish and lead Latigo’s government affairs function.
- This individual will develop and execute a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with Latigo’s scientific, clinical, and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead Latigo’s overall government affairs strategy.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on public policy trends.
- Lead engagement with federal and state legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and relevant public health organizations.
- Monitor, analyze, and proactively respond to legislative and regulatory developments.
- Advocate for policies that support innovation in non‑opioid pain therapeutics.
- Represent Latigo in industry associations, trade groups, and public private partnerships.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with patient advocacy organizations.
- Partner closely with Legal, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
- Contribute to the development of policy related communications, position papers, and briefing materials.
- Prepare executives for meetings with policymakers and external stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MPH, MPP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory advocacy within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with U.S. federal and/or state policymakers and regulatory agencies.
- Strong understanding of healthcare policy, drug development, and the biotechnology innovation ecosystem.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pain management, neuroscience, public health, or related therapeutic areas.
- Prior experience building or scaling a government affairs function in a growth stage organization.
- Established network of relationships across relevant government, policy, and industry stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strategic mindset combined with a hands on, execution oriented approach.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, resource lean, and highly collaborative environment.
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