Full-Time

Director Public Affairs

Updated on 3/14/2025

Telix Pharmaceuticals

Telix Pharmaceuticals

501-1,000 employees

Develops targeted radiation therapies for cancer

No salary listed

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Management Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Public Policy
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years experience in government affairs, legislative affairs, public policy, or a related field, ideally with specialized knowledge in health and life sciences policy
  • 7+ years experience as a government affairs specialist or lobbyist, either in a corporate, non-profit advocacy, or firm setting, with a proven track record of success supporting issues in the health and life sciences industry
  • Strong understanding of the legislative process with extensive experience working with Congressional offices
  • Deep understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, including FDA, CMS, and other relevant agencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to develop clear, persuasive policy positions and statements
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders
  • Flexibility to travel as needed for meetings, conferences, and events
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive US government affairs strategy aligned with the company's goals and global government affairs strategy.
  • Identify and prioritize key political and policy issues that impact the organization and its stakeholders.
  • Work with a cross-functional team including legal, regulatory, marketing, market access patient advocacy, and communications in identification of the key issues and to develop strategy.
  • Manage the Telix political action committee (PAC) and define clear objectives such as supporting candidates, influencing legislation, or increasing awareness on key issues.
  • Develop a budget for the PAC that outlines projected contributions, expenses, and fundraising targets, including developing an employee contribution process.
  • Track relevant legislation and regulatory developments at all levels of government using both our in-house public policy platform and external sources, including through leveraging relationships with Congressional and Administration staff.
  • Analyze potential impacts of policy changes on the organization.
  • Prepare briefings for executive leadership and employees.
  • Build and maintain relationships with elected officials and their staff, government agencies, regulatory agencies (HHS/FDA, Energy/NRC, Commerce), industry associations, patient advocacy groups and other key stakeholders.
  • Represent the company at legislative hearings, industry events, fundraisers, and public forums.
  • Craft and disseminate position papers, policy briefs, and other materials to communicate the company’s positions.
  • Prepare presentations for internal and external audiences, including senior leadership and board members.
  • Collaborate with trade associations, customers, physician groups, research organizations, patient groups, and others to build coalitions to advocate for shared interests and amplify the Telix voice.
  • Coordinate grassroots initiatives to mobilize support for key issues among customers and employees.
  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local lobbying laws and regulations.
  • Prepare regular reports on government affairs activities and outcomes for senior management.
  • Maintain PAC in accordance with all applicable laws.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in radiopharmaceuticals is a plus.
  • Passion for improving the lives of patients and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Telix Pharmaceuticals

Telix Pharmaceuticals

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Telix Pharmaceuticals develops and sells therapeutic and diagnostic products that use targeted radiation to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and rare diseases. Their products work by delivering precise radiation to affected areas, which helps healthcare providers make better treatment decisions and offers personalized therapy options for patients. Unlike many other biopharmaceutical companies, Telix focuses specifically on areas such as urologic oncology, neuro-oncology, musculoskeletal oncology, and bone marrow conditioning, addressing significant unmet medical needs in these fields. The company's goal is to enhance patient care while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring that they create value for patients, shareholders, and employees.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Melbourne, Australia

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • FDA's Priority Review for TLX250-CDx could lead to rapid market entry in 2025.
  • Illuccix's approval in the UK and Europe boosts Telix's position in prostate cancer imaging.
  • Acquisition of ImaginAb's platform expands Telix's pipeline into new therapeutic areas.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in radiopharmaceuticals may impact Telix's market share and pricing power.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities could disrupt production and distribution of critical radioisotopes.
  • Regulatory hurdles may delay approvals, affecting Telix's product launch timelines.

What makes Telix Pharmaceuticals unique

  • Telix focuses on molecularly-targeted radiation therapy for prostate, renal, and glioblastoma cancers.
  • The company integrates sustainability and ethical practices into its operations and patient care.
  • Telix's global supply chain ensures product availability and delivery worldwide.

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Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Equity-Based Incentive Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Wellness Days

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
PR Newswire
Feb 26th, 2025
Fda Accepts Bla For Tlx250-Cdx (Zircaix®) For Kidney Cancer Imaging, Grants Priority Review

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Nasdaq: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces that the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for its breakthrough investigational kidney cancer PET[1] imaging agent TLX250-CDx (Zircaix®[2], 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab), granted a Priority Review and provided a PDUFA[3] date of 27 August 2025, paving the way for a U.S. commercial launch in 2025.If approved, TLX250-CDx will become the first commercially available imaging agent to accurately and non-invasively diagnose and characterize clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most common and one of the most aggressive sub-types of kidney cancer. It works by specifically binding to carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX), a validated target protein expressed on 95% of ccRCC cells to produce images with high tumor-to-background ratio and high intra- and inter-reader consistency.The BLA is based on Telix's successful global Phase 3 ZIRCON[4] study, which demonstrated a sensitivity of 86%, specificity of 87% and a positive predictive value (PPV) of 93% for ccRCC, including in very small, difficult-to-detect lesions[5]. The results of this study were published in The Lancet Oncology in September 2024, in a peer-reviewed manuscript by Professor Brian Shuch (University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA) and colleagues[6]. The paper outlines the critical unmet need for a new, non-invasive technique that can accurately detect and differentiate ccRCC from other renal masses in patients and concluded that TLX250-CDx meets this need and 'has the potential to be practice changing.'Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive Officer, Precision Medicine, said, "We are delighted that the FDA has accepted this BLA as it moves us one step closer to bringing our breakthrough product to patients

The Manila Times
Feb 13th, 2025
Telix to Showcase Urology Pipeline at Upcoming ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (ASCO GU 2025)

Telix to showcase urology pipeline at upcoming ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium (ASCO GU 2025).

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2025
Illuccix® Approved In The United Kingdom

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Nasdaq: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces that the United Kingdom (UK) Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for its prostate cancer PET[1] imaging agent Illuccix® (kit for the preparation of gallium-68 gozetotide injection).Illuccix is indicated in the UK for the detection and localization of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive lesions in adults with prostate cancer, using PET. PSMA-PET imaging[2] represents a major advancement in prostate cancer management, largely replacing conventional imaging methods (bone scan, CT[3] scan) as the standard of care after initial diagnosis and biochemical recurrence (BCR). Global guidelines highlight the superior accuracy of PSMA-PET for the staging of primary disease and evaluation of BCR/biochemical persistence (BCP)[4].Gary Cook, MD, Professor of Molecular Imaging at Kings College London School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, commented, "PSMA-PET supply shortages in the UK and Europe have escalated over the past 12 months as demand increases, which has led to delays for men in urgent need of a scan to direct clinical management. It is great news that Telix can now help address this unmet need and improve equity of access in the UK through their Illuccix imaging agent and network distribution model."Raphaël Ortiz, Chief Executive Officer, Telix International added, "PSMA-PET imaging is one of the most important developments in prostate cancer detection in recent years and we are delighted that we can now bring Illuccix to physicians and their patients across the UK. A key advantage of Illuccix is that the radioisotope (gallium-68) can be produced using a generator locally, taking just a few minutes with minimal equipment

PR Newswire
Jan 22nd, 2025
ImaginAb's Biologics Platform Acquired by Telix

ImaginAb, Inc. has agreed to sell its next-generation therapeutic candidates, biologics technology platform, and research facility to Telix Pharmaceuticals. Post-transaction, ImaginAb will focus on its CD8 ImmunoPET, in Phase 2 trials, and its prostate cancer imaging agent. The sale allows Telix to explore new disease areas with radiotherapeutic technology. Jefferies LLC and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company advised on the transaction.

PR Newswire
Jan 16th, 2025
Illuccix® Receives European Approval

MELBOURNE, Australia and LIÈGE, Belgium, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Nasdaq: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces that it has received a positive decision on the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for its prostate cancer PET[1] imaging agent Illuccix® (kit for the preparation of gallium-68 gozetotide injection), which was submitted in Europe via a decentralized procedure (DCP). This significant milestone follows the issuance of the Final Assessment Report from the German Competent Authority BfArM[2] as Reference Member State (RMS). Through the DCP, the RMS and all 18 European Economic Area (EEA) Concerned Member States (CMS)[3] agree that Illuccix should receive marketing authorization. The DCP regulatory process will now transition into an administrative national phase to implement authorizations to facilitate commercial launch in each country[4]. Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive Officer, Telix Precision Medicine commented, "We are delighted by this positive outcome, setting the stage for a European commercial launch of Illuccix