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Why Join GEICO?
At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.
Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.
GEICO is seeking an accomplished government relations professional to join our team to advance the company’s state legislative and regulatory agenda. This government relations position requires continuous monitoring and assessment of regulatory and legislative developments, as well as the formulation and implementation of comprehensive government affairs strategies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a proven track record in government relations strategy execution, and experience collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The individual will be responsible for building relationships and interacting with key third parties, including public officials, industry associations, and other non-governmental organizations. This position will involve domestic travel, primarily in California, to effectively represent GEICO’s interests. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs.
What You’ll Do:
Policymaker Engagement: Build and maintain a strong network of key policymakers, including state legislators, heads of relevant executive agencies and their staff, industry members, policymakers (NAIC and NCOIL), and trade associations to efficiently and effectively advocate GEICO’s positions in assigned states. Develop comprehensive strategic plans to facilitate effective engagement with legislative and regulatory stakeholders to achieve GEICO’s business objectives.
Regulatory & Legislative Analysis: Review and evaluate impactful insurance regulatory/ legislative proposals, working in close collaboration with relevant Government & Regulatory Affairs colleagues and other internal stakeholders. Ensure that GEICO's business units and corporate functions remain informed about critical and emerging issues.
Strategic Monitoring & Reporting: Proactively identify evolving regulatory and legislative trends and effectively communicate relevant insights and potential risks to the Government & Regulatory Affairs team, business units, and senior management to support informed, enterprise-wide strategic decision-making.
Strategic Support: Work with the Director of Public Policy and business stakeholders to develop policy positions, strategy, responses/draft language; prepare for legislative and regulatory interactions; and support company’s strategic initiatives.
Coalition Building: Support the strategic implementation of GEICO’s key public priorities through coalition building and coordination of external resources. Maximize outside firms and association memberships to successfully advocate GEICO’s priorities. Develop and execute effective and efficient political contributions strategies in assigned states, in consultation with business, to enhance GEICO’s policy agenda.
Additional Duties: Assume other regulatory or legislative responsibilities as priorities evolve.
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum 10 years’ relevant government affairs experience with knowledge of insurance regulation, regulatory law, or related public policy fields, preferably within property and casualty insurance; knowledge of auto insurance a plus
Proven experience, with a track record of successfully developing and implementing regulatory and legislative strategies.
Deep knowledge of U.S. insurance regulatory systems, including state insurance departments and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory developments into actionable business strategies.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills tailored to different audiences.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams.
Ability to balance independent legal judgment with teamwork and enterprise-wide policy development processes.
Ability to articulate GEICO’s positions in an impactful and persuasive manner to decision makers and industry leaders and to offer strategic advice on complex legislative and regulatory issues to business professionals.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to develop and effectively lobby GEICO’s position.
Client-service oriented and enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented, dynamic environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision of day-to-day tasks while appropriately identifying matters requiring escalation to management.
Juris doctor preferred but not mandatory.
Annual Salary
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
Why Join GEICO?
At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.
Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.
GEICO is seeking an accomplished government relations professional to join our team to advance the company’s state legislative and regulatory agenda. This government relations position requires continuous monitoring and assessment of regulatory and legislative developments, as well as the formulation and implementation of comprehensive government affairs strategies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a proven track record in government relations strategy execution, and experience collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The individual will be responsible for building relationships and interacting with key third parties, including public officials, industry associations, and other non-governmental organizations. This position will involve domestic travel, primarily in California, to effectively represent GEICO’s interests. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs.
What You’ll Do:
Policymaker Engagement: Build and maintain a strong network of key policymakers, including state legislators, heads of relevant executive agencies and their staff, industry members, policymakers (NAIC and NCOIL), and trade associations to efficiently and effectively advocate GEICO’s positions in assigned states. Develop comprehensive strategic plans to facilitate effective engagement with legislative and regulatory stakeholders to achieve GEICO’s business objectives.
Regulatory & Legislative Analysis: Review and evaluate impactful insurance regulatory/ legislative proposals, working in close collaboration with relevant Government & Regulatory Affairs colleagues and other internal stakeholders. Ensure that GEICO's business units and corporate functions remain informed about critical and emerging issues.
Strategic Monitoring & Reporting: Proactively identify evolving regulatory and legislative trends and effectively communicate relevant insights and potential risks to the Government & Regulatory Affairs team, business units, and senior management to support informed, enterprise-wide strategic decision-making.
Strategic Support: Work with the Director of Public Policy and business stakeholders to develop policy positions, strategy, responses/draft language; prepare for legislative and regulatory interactions; and support company’s strategic initiatives.
Coalition Building: Support the strategic implementation of GEICO’s key public priorities through coalition building and coordination of external resources. Maximize outside firms and association memberships to successfully advocate GEICO’s priorities. Develop and execute effective and efficient political contributions strategies in assigned states, in consultation with business, to enhance GEICO’s policy agenda.
Additional Duties: Assume other regulatory or legislative responsibilities as priorities evolve.
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum 10 years’ relevant government affairs experience with knowledge of insurance regulation, regulatory law, or related public policy fields, preferably within property and casualty insurance; knowledge of auto insurance a plus
Proven experience, with a track record of successfully developing and implementing regulatory and legislative strategies.
Deep knowledge of U.S. insurance regulatory systems, including state insurance departments and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory developments into actionable business strategies.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills tailored to different audiences.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams.
Ability to balance independent legal judgment with teamwork and enterprise-wide policy development processes.
Ability to articulate GEICO’s positions in an impactful and persuasive manner to decision makers and industry leaders and to offer strategic advice on complex legislative and regulatory issues to business professionals.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to develop and effectively lobby GEICO’s position.
Client-service oriented and enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented, dynamic environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision of day-to-day tasks while appropriately identifying matters requiring escalation to management.
Juris doctor preferred but not mandatory.
Annual Salary
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge:
Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.
Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.
Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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Who's Hiring
- Revolution Medicines26
- Abbott19
- AbbVie9
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences9
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals99
- Medical Devices21
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Science & Research10
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs lead jobs.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience managing regulatory submissions to FDA or comparable agencies
- Hands-on experience authoring or coordinating IND, NDA, BLA, 510(k), or PMA submissions
- Proficiency with electronic submission systems such as eCTD publishing tools or Veeva Vault RIM
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS preferred or required by many employers
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for working with clinical, quality, and legal teams
Tips for Your Regulatory Affairs Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to submission types
Hiring managers scan for the specific submission formats you've owned, whether IND, NDA, 510(k), or CE marking. Name each type directly in your experience bullets rather than describing your regulatory work in general terms.
List your therapeutic area expertise upfront
Oncology, rare disease, and combination products each carry different regulatory pathways. Calling out your therapeutic area in your resume summary gets you past filters that sort by product type before a recruiter ever reads further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regulatory affairs lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by agency relationship experience
Postings that specify FDA, EMA, or Health Canada experience are filtering hard on that credential. If you've managed a Type B or C meeting, a CAT interaction, or a pre-submission, name those interactions explicitly so your application clears the first cut.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Most regulatory affairs lead interviews include a scenario question about a deficiency letter, a labeling dispute, or a timeline crunch. Walking through a real submission challenge you navigated, including the agency feedback and how you resolved it, is far more persuasive than describing your process in the abstract.
Negotiate using scope, not just salary
In regulatory affairs, the portfolio size, number of direct reports, and budget authority you hold at offer stage shape your next move. Confirm those terms in writing before you sign, because scope determines your leverage for the role after this one.
Regulatory Affairs Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regulatory affairs leads?
The companies hiring the most regulatory affairs leads right now include Abbott, Revolution Medicines, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated at mid-size and large pharmaceutical, medical device, and contract research organizations actively managing product pipelines.
How many regulatory affairs lead jobs are remote?
About 59% of regulatory affairs lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the document-heavy, cross-functional nature of much of the work. Roles focused on submissions strategy, labeling, and post-market surveillance tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring direct lab interaction or on-site agency liaison work are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a regulatory affairs lead?
Most regulatory affairs leads start in a specialist or associate role after earning a degree in a life science field, then build experience across at least one full product lifecycle, from preclinical through approval. Earning the RAC credential from RAPS strengthens your candidacy for lead-level roles. Moving into a lead position typically requires owning a submission end-to-end, managing timelines independently, and demonstrating you can coordinate across clinical, quality, and legal functions without constant oversight.
Can you get hired as a regulatory affairs lead with limited experience?
Breaking into a lead-level role with limited experience is possible if you can show depth in a specific submission type or therapeutic area rather than breadth. Candidates who have owned a single submission from start to approval, even in a supporting role, are more competitive than those with broad but shallow exposure. Contract or consulting work at a CRO can accelerate the timeline because it compresses experience across multiple clients and product types into a shorter period.
What does the regulatory affairs lead interview process look like?
Most regulatory affairs lead interviews run three to four rounds. The first is a recruiter screen focused on submission experience and agency familiarity. A hiring manager interview follows, covering your approach to cross-functional coordination and how you handle agency feedback. Later rounds often include a technical exercise, such as reviewing a mock deficiency letter or walking through a submission strategy, and a panel conversation with quality, clinical, or legal stakeholders who will work directly with you.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs lead jobs?
You can find and apply to regulatory affairs lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your submission experience, therapeutic area, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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