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The Senior Manager, State and Local Government Relations will manage Philips state and local government affairs efforts for 25 states in the west, central plains and part of the Midwest. Based in Denver, CO; Minneapolis, MN: Sacramento, CA; Seattle, WA; Phoenix, AZ; or Austin, TX - you will deepen state and local lawmaker relationships in these states, work on state legislation and regulation that impact Philips, and lead internal and external stakeholder engagement to achieve these goals. Travel, minimum 25%, required across the Western US.

Your role:

• Manage state legislative goals and serve as Philips direct lobbyist on state legislation and regulation impacting Philips. Lead all legislative efforts, manage in-state consultants, meeting with relevant policymakers, work with trade associations, draft written legislative materials, build coalition partners, among other advocacy strategies. Support state government business development goals by helping to lead efforts to open new markets and find revenue opportunities for Philips state and local government business goals. Coordinate closely with Philips businesses and government sales organization to advance these goals.

• Participate in associations and other state-level organizations by representing Philips before industry trade associations, state and local chambers and state lawmaker groups like the National Conference of State Legislatures and Conference of State Governments. Support policy development, while working with Philips businesses to understand impact of state legislation and regulation. Help develop policy ideas that support Philips. Help Philips facilities navigate state and local government policies that impact them, including economic development or permitting matters.

• Build Philips brand with state and local policymakers. Support Philips Employee Political Action Committee by assisting with Philips PAC efforts by advising PAC contribution disbursements and helping with employee PAC fundraising.  Be healthcare and technology policy expert by helping Philips businesses understand how state governments are seeking to regulate healthcare and technology.

You're the right fit if:

• You have acquired 5+ years in state government affairs, public policy or state lawmaking. Relevant experience in healthcare or medical technology policy is a plus!
• Your skills include a keen sense of business acumen, and the ability to connect key business issues and competitive/profit drivers to public policy matters and obtain value for/advance the business interests and reputation of Philips, as well as to protect against potential threats.
• You have Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration or equivalent.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.  
• You're an excellent communicator (written, oral, and message development), with strong interpersonal skills; highest integrity and thrives on challenge and fast- paced environment.

How we work together 

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. 

This is an Office role.   

About Philips 

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others. 

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• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose. 
• Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Denver, CO; Austin, TX or Phoenix, AZ is $150,000 to $240,000.

The pay range for this position in Minneapolis, MN is $158,000 to $252,000.

The pay range for this position in Seattle, WA or Sacramento, CA is $168,000 to $268,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.   

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives, may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; Seattle, WA; or Sacramento, CA.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.