Allison Cogbill
Potomac Falls
Summary
Dynamic chief of staff with proven track record of collaborating with senior corporate leaders to manage sophisticated government affairs and policy organization. Expertise in strategic planning, operations, and political engagement for large biotechnology firm positions well for helping build an expanded government affairs team at Bristol Myers Squibb. Committed to driving business critical initiatives in timely, thoughtful and compliant manner in rapidly evolving policy environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director, Global Government Affairs & Policy
Amgen, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
- Promoted to recognize increasing responsibility leading strategic planning and operations efforts for expanded Global Government Affairs & Policy (GGA&P) including extensive work staffing senior company executives for DC engagements.
- Oversaw $60M+ functional budget in parallel to substantial executive budget accessible to team.
- Tapped to improve culture and efficiency of international policy and government affairs team (leading high profile steering committee, staffing SVP on key international topics, implementing best practices to align with enterprise).
- Directed functional execution of business transformation initiatives following major corporate acquisition in 2023.
- Triaged emerging issues with law department (e.g., drove data collection for government price setting implementation on two products, both with unique complexities).
- Cultivated culture of compliance and integrity at the highest levels and throughout organization.
Strategic Planning and Operations Director
Amgen Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Led strategic planning initiatives for GGA&P, driving organizational growth under two Senior Vice Presidents (SVPs), including transition from U.S. to global function.
- Developed and executed strategies to optimize resource allocation of $50M+ budget.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to provide legislative and policy updates to Amgen executives, Board, and other stakeholders.
- Managed goal setting/tracking for team and SVP, including aligning input from key business partners with functional objectives.
- Facilitated seamless transitions during 2023 acquisition, ensuring minimal disruption. while integrating functional team effectively.
- Developed strategic political and legislative engagement plans for CEO and other executives.
- Supervised DC office real estate needs, including identification of new suite and on-boarding team to NextGen environment (2018-2020); managed Office Manager (2013 – 2024).
- Oversaw PAC at high level including management of PAC Manager (2013 – 2022).
- Advocated for federal/state legislative and policy priorities through staff engagement and grassroots efforts (2016 – 2021).
Government Affairs Senior Manager
Amgen Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Leveraged initial growth in first two years to nearly double legacy revenue and enroll a record number of new PAC members.
- Successfully advocated for fulltime PAC staffer; hired and trained PAC Manager who exceeded expectations and was quickly promoted.
- Engaged more than 70% of senior Amgen executives to support the PAC at high levels, while adapting solicitations to focus on enrolling higher numbers of staff at lower dollar levels.
- Launched partnership with HR to include government affairs updates at on-boarding/training sessions.
- Partnered with corporate law to create and implement government affairs SOPs (still in place today largely unchanged).
- Planned and executed 10+ direct, bipartisan fundraising opportunities for Amgen senior executives.
Government Affairs/PAC Manager
Amgen Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Served as first-ever Amgen PAC manager, achieving 33% revenue growth in first year.
- Implemented robust compliance program, collaborating with corporate law to mitigate risks for large, high-profile PAC.
- Spoke on stage at large internal meetings, creating innovative presentations to generate excitement among staff.
- Developed popular recognition program for PAC members.
- Launched political disclosure effort (still in place 19 years later), responding to shareholder proposals and achieving significant positive press coverage.
- Secured approval for and managed administrative assistant needed for the growing PAC.
Public Policy/APAC Manager
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Oversaw ASAE's political action committee, increasing revenue and membership by 30% in two years.
- Managed ASAE’s “Associations Advance America” Fund, a primary vehicle to support association advocacy.
- Coordinated prestigious Summit Awards Dinner, annual $1M+ fundraising effort.
- Led law and government affairs committees comprised of senior association CEOs and leaders.
Communications Director
The ESOP Association
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Facilitated media relations for 2,200-member trade association (national organization and 19 state/regional chapters), earning excellent feedback from members on this benefit.
- Championed the Association’s legislation agenda before Congress; provided members with government relations and policy updates; led grassroots advocacy.
- Designed and edited substantive monthly newsletter, ranked most popular benefit among association members.
Communications Assistant
Philadelphia 2000
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Partnered with Philadelphia business and political leaders to secure and host a national political convention.
- Supported communications/media relations team to spotlight the city of Philadelphia during the Convention.
- Promoted from intern to staff member.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts - Communications
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Organizational and change management
- Budget oversight
- Communications (written, oral)
- Relationship building/stakeholder management
- State and federal advocacy
- Political acumen
- Legislative/government affairs compliance
- PAC management/political fundraising
- Excels under pressure/tight deadlines
Timeline
Sr. Director, Global Government Affairs & Policy
Amgen, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
Strategic Planning and Operations Director
Amgen Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2024
Government Affairs Senior Manager
Amgen Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2013
Government Affairs/PAC Manager
Amgen Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008
Public Policy/APAC Manager
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
01.2003 - 01.2005
Communications Director
The ESOP Association
01.2000 - 01.2003
Communications Assistant
Philadelphia 2000
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of the Arts - Communications
Temple University
Hobbies and Interests
Running, reading, spending time with family. Active volunteer in local youth ice hockey club.
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