VP of Government Affairs Salary in Silver Spring, Maryland

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VP of Government Affairs Salary in Silver Spring, MD

How much does a VP of Government Affairs make in Silver Spring, MD? The average VP of Government Affairs salary in Silver Spring, MD is $349,905 as of August 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $299,892 and $416,139. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile VP of Government Affairs Salary $254,358 Silver Spring,MD August 27, 2024
25th Percentile VP of Government Affairs Salary $299,892 Silver Spring,MD August 27, 2024
50th Percentile VP of Government Affairs Salary $349,905 Silver Spring,MD August 27, 2024
75th Percentile VP of Government Affairs Salary $416,139 Silver Spring,MD August 27, 2024
90th Percentile VP of Government Affairs Salary $476,442 Silver Spring,MD August 27, 2024
25% $299,892 10% $254,358 90% $476,442 75% $416,139 $349,905 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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VP MEDICAL AFFAIRS-JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

Johns Hopkins Medicine - Baltimore, MD

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Intern - Government Affairs (Local Students Only)

United Therapeutics Corporation - Silver Spring, MD

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2025 Summer Government Affairs Intern

Constellation Energy Corp. - Baltimore, MD

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VP LEGAL - FINANCE AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Product Development: Overseeing the creation of new products or improvement of the performance, cost, or quality of existing products to achieve business goals.

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Leadership 11.82%
Drug Development 2.88%
Product Development 1.28%
Others 84.02%
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Integrity
 $388,394
11%
Strategic Planning
 $370,899
6%
Coordination
 $367,400
5%
Collaboration
 $367,400
5%
Insight
 $367,400
5%
Verbal Communication
 $363,901
4%
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Job Description for VP of Government Affairs

VP of Government Affairs leads strategic planning and directs engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities that will support and enhance the businesses' goals. Develops plans, policies, and teams to build relationships and liaise with government entities (federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a VP of Government Affairs directs ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to determine the potential impact on the organization. Collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Additionally, VP of Government Affairs creates communication vehicles and delivers messaging to inform and support business leaders. Requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The VP of Government Affairs manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Johns Hopkins Medicine - Baltimore, MD
    POSITION SUMMARY. The Vice President, Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (JHBMC) reports to the President and wo...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • United Therapeutics Corporation - Silver Spring, MD
    California, US residents click here. The job details are as follows. How you'll contribute. As a Government Affairs Intern, you will work closely in collab...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Constellation Energy Corp. - Baltimore, MD
    At Constellation, we've got a place for you. Join the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with one of the largest electricity generation portfoli...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Global Partners - WALTHAM, MA
    We’re hiring for a. Vice President Legal – Finance and Corporate Governance who will help develop short- and long-term strategies impacting the organizatio...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Genmab - PLAINSBORO, NJ
    Job Description. At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-soc...
    - 8 Days Ago
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VP of Government Affairs Pay Difference by Location

VP of Government Affairs salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of VP of Government Affairs, the highest VP of Government Affairs salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the VP of Government Affairs salary is 25.0% above. The lowest VP of Government Affairs salary is in Miami, FL, where the VP of Government Affairs salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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