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The American Academy of Ophthalmology is looking for a Manager, State Governmental Affairs.

The State Governmental Affairs (SGA) department plans, develops and executes the Academy’s state legislative, regulatory and public affairs agenda and analyzes the impact that state legislation and proposed regulations have on the ophthalmology profession and patients. This includes advocating for state policies that preserve the highest standards of safe, medical eye care and improve patient access to quality care, while opposing legislation and regulatory proposals that erode these standards.

The SGA manager is responsible for managing the state-level advocacy agenda of the Academy and maintain relationships with state ophthalmology societies, medical organizations, and state legislative and executive branches of government. Additionally, this position is responsible for analyzing the impact of state legislation and regulations on our members and patients, and developing and implementing comprehensive and strategic advocacy plans to advance the Academy’s state legislative/regulatory agenda.

Company Description

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care.

As an organization focused on healthcare, we bring a scientific rigor to our work. We balance this thoroughness with a relaxed atmosphere that promotes collaboration.

For more information and to apply: https://www.aao.org/jobs

Salary: $140,881 – $148,296