Associate Director, State Government and External Affairs (Minnesota)

Takeda

Minnesota - Virtual

Full-Time

Entry (0-2 yrs)

Legal & Compliance

Leadership

Posted on March 30, 2026

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Job Description

About the Role

The Associate Director, State Government and External Affairs (SGEA) is responsible for maintaining and enhancing positive relations with external and internal audiences, including elected officials, stakeholders, and government entities. This role focuses on influencing public opinion, government policy, and legislative direction to improve the organization's regulatory and economic environments. The position is based in Minnesota which will be the primary state of focus.

How You Will Contribute

Develop and implement communication strategies to influence public opinion and government policy

Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders

Lead advocacy efforts to promote the organization's interests in legislative and regulatory matters

Provide strategic guidance and coaching to team members on public policy and advocacy initiatives

Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that impact the organization

Represent the organization in public forums, community events, and government meetings

Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to various external audiences

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree required

5+ years of government affairs and/or legislative experience

Strong understanding of public affairs, public administration, political engagement, and advocacy

Recognized as an experienced lobbyist able to influence complex government decisions

Expert in public affairs with knowledge in public administration, political engagement, and advocacy

Ability to navigate through complex public policy environments

Ability to effectively influence across various scenarios

Strong communication skills and professional presence to support effective engagement with stakeholders, including the ability to engage and advance sensitive topics

Engages independently with political science concepts in complex scenarios

Demonstrates strong self-motivation skills, navigating through complex challenges independently

Preferred:

Legislative experience

Travel:

Overnight travel, including weekends, up to 50%.
Must have valid driver license with safe driving record

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Minnesota - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$154,400.00 - $242,550.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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