Ed Coppinger
Former Massachusetts State Representative | Current Biotech & Health Policy Leader & Government Affairs Strategist | Driving Innovation at the Intersection of Policy, Science & Public Health
- Role
- Head of Government Affairs at MassBio
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ed Coppinger
I am an external affairs and public policy executive working at the intersection of life…
Experience
Head of Government Affairs
Mar 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Lead all government affairs and public policy initiatives for Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), representing Massachusetts life sciences companies across the Commonwealth. Serve as primary liaison between the biotech industry and state and federal policymakers to advance legislative and regulatory priorities that support innovation, patient access, and economic growth.Develop and execute policy strategies to strengthen Massachusetts\' position as a global biotech leader, with a focus on protecting and enhancing the innovation ecosystem.Collaborate with member companies, legislative leaders, and regulatory agencies to shape and influence key issues including drug pricing, R&D tax credits, workforce development, and health equity.Provide strategic counsel to member companies on navigating complex policy environments and advocating for shared industry priorities.Testify before legislative committees and represent MassBio in coalitions, public forums, and regulatory meetings.Lead stakeholder engagement efforts to build bipartisan support for biotech-friendly legislation.
Education
Bryant University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
1991 — 1995
Skills
- Investment Properties
- Public Policy
- Social Media
- Residential Homes
- Policy Analysis
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Real Estate
- Commercial Lending
- Program Management
- Referrals
- State Government
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Service
- Political Campaigns
- Policy
- Loans
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Legislation
- Volunteer Management
- Investments
- Public Speaking
- Loan Servicing
- Leadership
- Management
- Team Building
- Super Jumbo
- Banking
- Finance
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Legislative Relations
- Negotiation
- Politics
- Credit
- First Time Home Buyers
- Mortgage Lending
- Microsoft Office
- Mortgage Banking
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