Description : 

The Senior Director, U.S. Policy & Government Affairs will serve as DBV Technologies’ senior D.C.-based policy leader and the primary external voice on federal policy. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Affairs, this leader will shape and execute the company's U.S. policy strategy in support of its commercial, regulatory, and pipeline priorities, with a particular focus on allergy and immunology. The role owns relationships with Congress, federal agencies, state officials, coalitions, and trade associations. advises senior executives on the legislative and regulatory environment, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities.

This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role for a growing biotech. The Senior Director will build DBV’s policy presence in Washington, set the agenda, and translate a complex policy landscape into clear recommendations and action for executive leadership. This position is critical for DBV as it prepares for potential regulatory review and commercial launch of its first product, the VIASKIN Peanut Patch for children 4-7 years with a peanut allergy.

Location : Washington, D.C. based (Remote/hybrid). Regular in-person presence for Hill, agency, and stakeholder meetings. Company headquartered in Warren, NJ. Travel required.

Salary Range : $230-275k

Key Responsibilities : 

1. U.S. Policy Strategy & Executive Counsel

• Develop, own, and execute the multi-year U.S. federal policy strategy, aligned to corporate objectives, product lifecycle milestones, and therapeutic area priorities in allergy and immunology.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP, Corporate Affairs and the executive leadership team on policy risks, opportunities, and positioning, including product launches, market access, and pipeline development.

• Define the company's policy priorities and positions through cross-functional alignment, and recommend where the company should lead, partner, or stay out.

• Assess policy implications of corporate strategic events (financings, partnerships, business development, M&A diligence) as needed.

2. Federal Engagement: Congress & Executive Branch

• Build and maintain a credible, bipartisan network with Members of Congress, committee and personal office staff, and key White House, HHS, FDA, CMS, and other agency stakeholders.

• Lead the company's direct advocacy on priority issues, which may include FDA user fee reauthorization and regulatory modernization, drug pricing and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, PBM and supply chain reform, pediatric and rare disease incentives, and biosimilar and competition policy.

• Plan and lead executive engagements on the Hill, state leaders, and with agencies, including preparing leadership with briefings, talking points, and post-meeting follow-up.

• Develop and submit regulatory comments, testimony, and policy position papers, and represent the company in agency listening sessions and public meetings.

3. Coalitions, Trade Associations & Medical Societies

• Represent the company in key trade associations and industry coalitions (e.g., BIO and relevant state biotech organizations) and influence their agendas and positions.

• Build strategic alliances with medical societies, academic experts, and other policy influencers, including in allergy and immunology, to support the company's policy objectives.

• Evaluate coalition and association memberships and recommend where the company should invest its time, voice, and budget.

4. Policy Intelligence, Analysis & Communications

• Monitor and analyze U.S. legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company, including FDA, HHS, CMS, and trade and tariff policy, and provide timely, concise intelligence with recommended actions.

• Anticipate emerging issues and develop scenario analyses and contingency plans for executive leadership.

• Oversee the development of policy materials such as position papers, one-pagers, briefing books, Q&As, and executive presentations.

• Partner with Communications and Investor Relations to ensure consistent, well-timed external messaging on policy matters.

5. State Policy & Consultant Management

• Set the strategy for, and manage, external lobbying firms, policy consultants, and state government affairs advisors, including scopes of work, performance, and budgets.

• Provide direction on priority state-level policy issues, particularly in New Jersey and other states relevant to the company's footprint and products, and coordinate with consultants on execution.

• Lead and develop direct reports or contractors as the function grows.

6. Cross-Functional Leadership, Governance & Compliance

• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Finance to align policy activity with broader company strategy and launch plans.

• Ensure all government affairs activity complies with applicable laws and company policy, including the Lobbying Disclosure Act, gift and ethics rules, anti-kickback and healthcare compliance requirements, and internal controls.

• Own the government affairs budget, including forecasting, consultant spend, and association dues, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

• Maintain stakeholder tracking, engagement reporting, and metrics that demonstrate the impact of policy activity.

Qualifications : 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Public Policy, Political Science, Public Health, Law, or related). Advanced degree (MPP, MPH, JD, MBA) strongly preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, or health policy, preferably in biotech, pharma, or healthcare.

• Demonstrated success shaping and executing federal policy strategy and advising senior executives.

• Established, credible relationships with Congress, federal agencies, and relevant coalitions and trade associations.

• Deep knowledge of the U.S. healthcare and biopharmaceutical policy environment, including FDA, Medicare/Medicaid, and the legislative and regulatory process.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief C-suite executives and represent the company externally.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capitol Hill experience (committee or leadership office), or senior HHS/FDA/CMS experience.

• Experience in a small to mid-sized biotech, ideally through a commercial launch or pivotal pipeline stage.

• Familiarity with allergy, immunology, rare disease, or pediatric policy issues.

• Experience managing outside lobbying and consulting firms and government affairs budgets.

• Experience with stakeholder management and policy tracking tools.

• Prior people management experience.

Behavioral skills : 

• Curiosity: Keep on exploring uncharted territories. Always ask “why?” and more importantly “why not?”,

• Courage: Take smart risks, mentor each other to always do better & be accountable for our choices, our opinions, and our actions,

• Collaboration: Teamwork and spirit. Support each other and be equally involved in the achievement of our common goals,

• Credibility: Be transparent, follow through and build trust. Educate ourselves about our unique technology.

•Strategic Leader: Sets direction, frames issues for executives, and turns policy developments into business-relevant decisions.

•Influential Relationship Builder: Trusted by external stakeholders and able to represent the company's interests credibly.

• Political & Policy Fluency: Understands how issues move across Congress, agencies, and coalitions, and anticipates stakeholder needs.

• Executive Presence: Communicates with clarity and confidence, and prepares leaders for high-stakes engagements.

• Judgment & Discretion: Knows what to escalate and what to resolve independently, and manages sensitive matters with care.

• Operational Rigor: Maintains disciplined budgets, compliance, and documentation, and oversees execution without losing the strategic view.