Heidi Wagner, J.D.
About Heidi Wagner, J.D.
Heidi Wagner, J.D. - Title and Current Position
Heidi Wagner currently holds the position of Senior Vice President, Global Head of Government Affairs. In her capacity as SVP, she leads the organization's global government relations strategy and oversees interactions with governmental bodies and regulatory agencies worldwide. Her role involves managing and influencing policy initiatives that impact the company and its stakeholders. Heidi's expertise in navigating complex legislative and regulatory landscapes is recognized across the industry.
Heidi Wagner, J.D. - Board Memberships
Heidi Wagner serves on several influential boards, contributing her expertise to multiple organizations. Her board memberships include Wave Life Sciences, the University of Colorado Foundation, the American Kidney Fund, and No Patient Left Behind. These roles involve governance, strategic planning, and leveraging her extensive knowledge in government affairs to support these organizations in achieving their missions and objectives.
Heidi Wagner, J.D. - Professional Background
Heidi Wagner has held prominent positions in several major pharmaceutical companies. Before her current role, she served as Senior Vice President, Head of Government Affairs & Policy at Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. Previously, she spent nine years at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, ultimately serving as the Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs. Earlier in her career, Heidi managed a substantial portfolio of U.S. federal legislative and regulatory policy issues over 11 years with Genentech. Her career began in health policy, managing cross-functional industry coalitions on the HIPAA privacy rule and antitrust issues.
Heidi Wagner, J.D. - Education and Expertise
Heidi Wagner possesses a solid educational foundation that complements her extensive professional experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communications from the University of Colorado. Furthermore, she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the George Mason University School of Law. This academic background has equipped Heidi with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the complex field of government affairs, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry.