VP, Head of Federal Government Affairs

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 
The Vice President, Head of Federal Government Affairs serves as FME’s senior leader for all U.S.

federal legislative strategy and engagement.

This position is responsible for shaping and advancing the company’s federal policy agenda, representing the organization before Congress, federal agencies, and other key government stakeholders.
In close partnership with cross-functional business leaders, the Vice President develops and executes a proactive, strategic government affairs plan aligned with FME’s business priorities and long-term objectives.

The role provides decisive leadership in federal advocacy, including the design and oversight of grassroots mobilization strategies and coordinated responses to emerging federal legislative and regulatory issues.
The Vice President represents the company in high-impact coalitions, alliances, and industry forums to influence public policy and strengthen the organization’s position within the healthcare environment.

Additionally, this role manages all external federal consultants and leads a team of 3–4 direct reports. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•    Provide strategic leadership for the Federal Government Affairs function, overseeing the monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of federal legislative and regulatory developments.

Proactively develop the federal advocacy agenda in coordination with executive leadership and business operations leaders.
•    Engage directly with federal elected officials, congressional committees, and regulatory agencies to advocate for FME’s priorities, including representing the company before Members of Congress, Administration officials and other key federal stakeholders.
•    Develop and execute federal advocacy and grassroots strategies, coordinating closely with internal partners and overseeing all employee and patient engagement initiatives.
•    Manage external federal consultants and ensure full compliance with all lobbying disclosure and reporting requirements in partnership with the Legal Department.
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers and their staffs, industry coalitions, dialysis providers, ESRD organizations, Medtech organizations and other key stakeholders to advance shared policy objectives.
•    Lead the development and review of policy materials, including policy briefs, position statements, and comment letters. 
•    Prepare and provide regular updates on federal advocacy activities to internal business leaders, including monthly written updates for executive leadership and oral presentations for specific business units.
•    Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to all direct reports, collaborating on career development plans and advancement of future leaders within the organization.
•    Work closely with the PAC Director to manage FME’s political giving strategy and collaborate with the team on ways to further grow the PAC....