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Government affairs executive with demonstrated success in leading and executing government relations and advocacy efforts at the U.S. national, state, and international levels. Significant experience working on healthcare(cell & gene therapy), trade, and national security issues within government and at a multinational company. Proven expertise in designing, developing, driving, and executing external affairs strategies and advancing policies and initiatives to drive corporate business goals. Experience with highly technical, innovative therapeutics in cell & gene therapy and oncology in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance markets. Maintains extensive bipartisan relationships with U.S. Senators, members of Congress, and congressional staff from key oversight committees. Maintains a strong network in Washington, D.C. with think tanks, high-level government officials, and trade associations. Recognized as a collaborative leader with superior judgment who has led up to a 60-person team and managed a budget of $4 million. Skilled in advising C-suite executives, managing external relationships, and advancing policy through strategic advocacy. Maintains an active Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance. Areas of expertise include:Government Affairs • Lobbying • Policy Development & Execution • Strategic Planning • Leadership • Trade, Technology, R&D, National Security Policy • Communications • International Affairs • Cross-functional Team Management • Advocacy • Negotiations • External Affairs • Business & Financial Acumen My previous experiences include: ☑️ Former Head of Government Affairs for Juno Therapeutics – a $9 billion cell therapy biotech (CAR-T therapy) that Celgene acquired. Bristol Myers Squibb acquired Celgene.☑️ Congressional staff in the U.S. House of Representatives☑️ Congressional staff in the U.S. Senate ☑️ Senior level management (GS-15) in the Executive Branch in senior management for Congressional affairs☑️ Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve☑️ Graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point), Harvard University - Kennedy School of Government, and the U.S. Army War College☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲Specialties: Government Affairs • Advocacy • Policy Development • Corporate Affairs • Campaign Planning and Execution • Communications • Cross-functional Team Management • Lobbying • Leadership • Negotiations • Corporate Affairs • Strategic Planning • Corporate Affairs • Cell & Gene Therapy • Business & Financial Acumen

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