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Director Government Affairs #4418

WashingtonOn-siteFull-time

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Senior federal government affairs leader responsible for shaping and executing GRAIL's federal advocacy strategy in Washington, D.C., building relationships with policymakers, and translating science into policy narratives.

About this role

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.

We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.

GRAIL is headquartered in the bay area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.

For more information, please visit grail.com

GRAIL is seeking a seasoned federal government affairs leader to shape and execute our engagement strategy in Washington, D.C. This role will elevate GRAIL’s visibility among policymakers, advance legislative and regulatory frameworks that support early cancer detection, and strengthen alliances that drive meaningful change in U.S. health policy.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Alliance Development, this individual will play an integral role in developing and implementing coordinated federal advocacy strategies with federal policy makers and officials on issues that impact GRAIL.

You will work on-site at our office located in Washington DC in combination with time spent on the Hill.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead coordinated federal advocacy strategies that promote GRAIL’s mission and business objectives across Congress, federal agencies, and industry coalitions.
  • Build, cultivate, and sustain high-impact relationships with Members of Congress, key committee staff, and executive branch officials, positioning GRAIL as a credible partner and thought leader in early cancer detection.
  • Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments in healthcare, diagnostics, reimbursement, and innovation policy; identify both opportunities and risks to GRAIL’s mission and business.
  • Work closely with internal teams and external consultants to ensure consistent and strategic messaging, aligning advocacy efforts with corporate, scientific, and commercial priorities.
  • Represent GRAIL in industry trade associations and policy forums, helping shape collective strategies that advance innovation-friendly frameworks for diagnostics.
  • Translate GRAIL’s science, technology, and patient impact into compelling policy narratives that resonate with policymakers and align with national health priorities.
    • These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion.

    Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in federal legislative affairs, preferably with direct exposure to healthcare, diagnostics, or life sciences policy or equivalent.
  • Proven track record navigating the federal legislative process and understanding the interplay between Congress, federal agencies (e.g., CMS, FDA, NIH), and the Executive Branch.
  • Deep familiarity with healthcare coverage, reimbursement, and innovation policy, including Medicare and other federal programs.
  • Established network of relationships in Congress and across key industry trade associations.
  • Exceptional ability to anticipate and interpret policy and political trends, crafting proactive strategies to advance organizational goals.
  • A strategic communicator — persuasive, diplomatic, and able to translate complex science and technology into policy-relevant language.
  • A collaborative, entrepreneurial leader energized by the opportunity to shape national dialogue around cancer detection and prevention.

    • Skills

    CMS InteractionsCoalition BuildingCommunication StrategyCongress LiaisonDiagnostics PolicyExecutive Branch LiaisonFDA InteractionsFederal Legislative AffairsGrassroots AdvocacyHealthcare PolicyIndustry Trade AssociationsLegislative MonitoringMedicare PolicyNIH PolicyPolicy AnalysisPolicy TranslationRegulatory AffairsReimbursement PolicyStakeholder ManagementStrategic Communications

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