Director, State Government Affairs
Sarepta TherapeuticsAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
185600 - 232000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Sarepta Therapeutics, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a global biotechnology company on an urgent mission: engineer precision genetic medicine for rare diseases that devastate lives and cut futures short. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development. Our vast pipeline is driven by our multi-platform Precision Genetic Medicine Engine in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. For information on our Community Guidelines, please visit sarepta.com/community-guidelines. We want to share a reminder with all job seekers and candidates regarding the persistence of recruiting fraud. Please read a message about recruiting fraud and steps you can take to protect yourself here: https://www.sarepta.com/recruiting-fraud
Job Description
Sarepta is seeking a Director, State Government Affairs to develop and execute the company's strategy in an assigned region of the United States, engaging with state legislatures, state administrations, and regulatory agencies. The role involves building relationships with elected officials, writing and editing legislative language, and advocating for the company's interests.
Requirements
- Develop and drive implementation of Sarepta's state government affairs engagement plan in the assigned region
- Assess the political climate related to rare disease and gene therapy policies in the assigned region
- Represent and advocate for the Company's interests through active participation on various trade association committees and coalitions
- Hire and manage external consultants in the assigned region, pending budget approval
- Build coalitions of third-party partners, patient advocates, medical professionals and others as needed in the assigned region
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
