Company Information
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10.5 billion, we have more than 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike.
Visit www.thermofisher.com.
Job Description
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As a member of the Corporate Communication team, the Manager, Federal Government Relations supports the Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs, in carrying out the company's strategy and associated activites relative to governmental issues that affect our businesses.
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Effectively promote Thermo Fisher's capabilities and leadership with public officials in government agencies and legislative branches.
- Collaborate in the development of public policy initiatives to drive business opportunities with federal programs
- Monitor and track legislation, regulations and appropriations to leverage the company's federal business development.
- Coordinate and implement outreach efforts with Congress and federal agencies to promote a positive image of the company and its capabilities.
- Arrange and help prepare materials for Thermo Fisher meetings with Members of Congress, staff and professional commmittee staff.
- nitiate outreach and coordination of third party advocacy organizations and allied stakeholders in order to achieve company legislative and regulatory business goals.
- Represent Thermo Fisher at political fundraisers and other related events.
- Provide input and recommendations for PAC contributions and participate in PAC solicitation efforts as needed.
- Collaborate with retained lobbying firms to meet business objectives and achieve desired goals.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive experience relating to government or industry with a government relations focus
- Complete and solid understanding of government, the legislative and regulatory process
- Strong knowledge of the political and electoral process
- 4-year degree in marketing, political science, communications or a related field, advanced degree preferred
- 25% Travel?
Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Outstanding relationship-building skills
- Strong initiator and promoter of ideas and initiatives
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously
- Ability to work and collaborate with all levels of the company
- Strategic thinker who pursues near-term activities with long-term objectives in mind
Please apply at http://www.thermofisher.com/
