About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service. 

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s, and many more recognizable names. 

 

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What you will be doing 

Manage the pharmacy government relation's strategies for the company in achieving overall government relations objectives. Coordinate efforts in planning and conducting the company’s lobbying efforts. Research legislative/regulatory issues of relevance to the company and communicate the findings of this research to various legislative/regulatory bodies for the purpose of advocating in the interest of the company. Participate in various industry lobbying coalitions and legislative workgroups and taskforces. Track, analyze and form position statements on relevant legislation that impacts the company’s pharmacy business. 

 

The position’s preferred base is in Boise, ID but is open to our other corporate locations in Pleasanton, Plano & Phoenix. 

 

Main responsibilities 

Develop and implement programs and strategies to support the company's pharmacy objectives as it relates to government relations. Manage grassroots programs and internal communications efforts.   Communicate company pharmacy positions on regulatory affairs issues to government agencies, boards of pharmacy's, interest groups, and elected officials.   Serve as the corporate liaison to government/industry trade organizations, government/industry organizations and elected officials on key pharmacy issues.   Attend board of pharmacy and government events and serve as a liaison for coordinating with and managing local issues involving pharmacy regulatory activities. Attend and participate in legislative hearings, board of pharmacy hearings, draft response/comments on rule making reports, studies, and analyses. Track and provide legislative and regulatory information on key local pharmacy issues to business stakeholders.   Assist in the development and execution of political strategies and maintain a working knowledge of and comply with laws regulating local political activities.  Develop and implement comprehensive strategies that advance the needs of our pharmacy business.  Join with other stakeholders within the company to actively engage in lobbying activities  Meet one on one with members of the state legislature, their staff, and other state government officials, as well as board of pharmacy members to gain support for the company's pharmacy advocacy issues.  Monitor legislative and regulatory issues of concern to our pharmacy business and appraise appropriate stakeholders of emerging advocacy issues.  Leverage internal subject matter experts to appropriately categorize legislative and regulatory threats and opportunities.  Provide policy research, development of support materials, recruiting of spokespersons, preparing testimony, and other activities as needed to advance the company's pharmacy legislative agenda.  Recruit, train, and coordinate efforts of local pharmacy resources to represent the company's pharmacy legislative agenda.  Collaborate with communications partners on development and timing of media advocacy efforts.  Participate in collaborative partnerships to leverage opportunities that advance the company's pharmacy advocacy issues.  Testify at committee hearings and board of pharmacy meetings.  Support large and small internal projects by collaborating with functional groups to identify legislative or regulatory barriers to roll out of company priorities.  Identifies opportunities and risks from financial trends and presents findings to management 

 

The salary range is annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.  

 

The salary range is $114,000 to $160,000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. 

 

What we are searching for  

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Pharm D  Specialization: Pharmacy  Experience Level: The most appropriate level of experience for this position is 6 to 8 years plus the education listed above 

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience: 

Prior government, political and/or public relations experience -Strong relationships with local government and regulatory officials elected leaders and political contacts -Background in legislative analysis or proven ability to review and develop a response to or position on issues involving some level legal or regulatory complexity  Aggressive, structured and task-oriented individual.  Intrapersonal maturity, patience.   Organizational and time management skills.   Strong computer skills and experience with internet and other research databases.   Requires travel to areas critical to achieving Albertsons Companies local government strategies.   Understanding of compliance laws regulating political activity.  History of substantive work focused on issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, and pharmacy reimbursement in general, as well as a working familiarity with HHS and related agency processes (i.e., CMS, HRSA, FDA and DEA).  Understanding of political and legislative processes.  Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a confidence and comfort interacting directly with corporate executives, boards of pharmacy, state legislators and members of congress.  Strong verbal and written communication skills, coupled with exceptional research, data collection, and analytical skills. 

Key Contacts: 

Internal Contacts: SVP, Pharmacy; GVP, Health and Wellness and  Product; VP’s Pharmacy Operations; Director’s Pharmacy Operations; Director, Pharmacy Human Resources; Senior Director, Managed Care; Director Pharmacy Compliance; Manager PPSD; Legal Dept; Corporate and Division Government Affairs group.  External Contacts: Government and elected officials, boards of pharmacy staff and board members, regulatory agencies, pharmacy associations, lobbyists, local interest groups 

Travel Requirements: 25% - 50% 

 

Physical Environment: 

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment  Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal  Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday  Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties 

 

 

 

What is it like at Albertsons?  

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are. 

  

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.    

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