Head of State Government Affairs

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Job Description:

Head of State Government Affairs

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The role is responsible for representing Solventum before state and local government; trade associations; national political organizations; and other audiences to advance Solventum’s goals of advocating for policies and fostering political relationships that will enable business success.  The position requires collaboration with other government affairs team members and Solventum’s government affairs team globally, as well as the company’s regulatory, legal, compliance teams as well as business and operations executives to help develop and advocate for the company’s positions on state public policy matters.  This position requires close, cross-functional work to coordinate state and federal messaging, lobbying and outreach.

As the Head of State Government Affairs, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Representing the company before, interacting with, and lobbying state and local governments across the United States.
• Participating in and representing the company’s positions on trade associations such as state Chambers of Commerce, Manufacturing and other Associations, as well as other relevant bodies.
• Drafting testimony, responses, comments and other research when necessary, in advancing state and local government affairs agenda.
• Monitoring legislative activity in assigned region and identifying issues of relevance to company’s state and local agenda.
• Work cooperatively with internal stakeholders to develop policy positions, develop strategy and work to advance agenda at the state level.
• Participate in national organizations of Legislators, Governors, Attorneys General and others to develop and strengthen company’s relationships and advance company’s legislative agenda.
• Manage consultants in assigned region.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND ten (10) years of combined experience working as a legislative aide at the state level, state employee in a state government department or agency, contract lobbyist, corporate lobbyist and/or association lobbyist in a private, public, government or military environment

Work location: Remote - United States

Travel: May include up to 50% domestic travel

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $207,348 - $253,425, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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