Ballinger | Leafblad is honored to partner with Medical Alley on the search for its next Senior Director of Government Affairs and Communications. 

Medical Alley is a globally recognized healthcare innovation network representing more than 800 organizations across the continuum of care. The organization works to activate and amplify healthcare transformation through policy leadership, strategic connections, industry insights, and collaboration across healthcare, technology, research, and innovation.

The Senior Director of Government Affairs and Communications serves as a key member of the senior leadership team and leads Medical Alley’s state and federal advocacy strategy, policy engagement, and communications efforts. This role advances the organization’s priorities by building strong relationships with policymakers, member organizations, and industry leaders while elevating the visibility and influence of Medical Alley’s work. The position also oversees communications strategy, supports member engagement and growth connected to policy and advocacy efforts, and manages internal and external contributors supporting the organization’s government affairs initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience in government affairs, public policy, or advocacy leadership and is energized by building relationships across the public and private sectors. They are a strategic communicator and connector who can navigate complex policy environments, engage executive-level stakeholders, and represent organizational priorities with credibility and clarity. This individual is collaborative, self-directed, and comfortable balancing advocacy, communications, relationship management, and business development responsibilities within a fast-moving, mission-driven organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required with focus in Government studies

• 7+ years government relations experience at the State level

• 3+ years management experience of direct reports

• Executive presence with outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Strong relationship building skills across C-suite organization levels

• Experience contributing to new business development, including identifying, cultivating, and advancing partnership or membership opportunities

• Strategic thinker who is creative, collaborative, high energy and concise

• Dedicated to quality service with strong regard for ethics and integrity

• Health industry experience preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $175,000

Compensation includes participation in Medical Alley’s comprehensive benefits package. More provided in the position profile here. 

View the full position profile at
https://www.ballingerleafblad.com/current-searches
 

TO APPLY

All applicants must apply online here.

To apply, a resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

We strive for a transparent and supportive process, starting with an initial review of applications, followed by exploratory conversations with qualified candidates, in-depth interviews, and open communication throughout. There will be an immediate and ongoing review of candidates, so we encourage and appreciate early applications.

All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality, subject to standard recruiting practices and any applicable legal disclosure obligations.

For more details or questions, inquiries may also be directed to Lars Leafblad at lars@ballingerleafblad.com.

Applications will be accepted through June 4, 2026 or until the position is filled. Review of materials begins immediately. We encourage early application.