Director of Government Affairs in District Of Columbia

ROLE: Director of Government Affairs

LOCATION:​ Washington, D.C., with approx 15% travel 

POSITION TYPE: Exempt, Full-time

START DATE: ASAP

ROLE OVERVIEW

Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) is seeking a transformative Director of Government Affairs as the organization scales into the future. Over the last few years, DFER has established itself as one of the premier research and advocacy organizations focused on investing in Democratic leaders who fight for policies that improve U.S. education and serve as champions for children in America’s public schools.

The successful candidate will be a key leader in the organization responsible for playing a major role in the development and execution of government affairs strategies to extend the organization’s reach and influence on Capitol Hill. This includes:

• Establishing and cultivating...

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology.

Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.

As a Senior Director, US Government Affairs working as part of the Development Operations Department and in close conjunction with Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs and Global Communications, this...

WHO WE ARE

We know that our climate goals can only be met by rapidly reducing emissions and removing the carbon that already exists in our atmosphere. Carbon180 is a climate NGO with a vision to remove legacy carbon emissions from the atmosphere and create a livable climate in which current and future generations can thrive. Based in Washington, DC, we design and champion equitable, science-based policies that bring carbon removal solutions to gigaton scale.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at Carbon180, we believe there is no “perfect” candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. Our goal is to build an authentic workplace by valuing diversity in our candidates. We are always looking to expand our growing team with dynamic and enthusiastic individuals. We look forward to receiving your application! 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Overview

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