Brian Shank

Brian Shank is a seasoned professional in state government affairs, currently serving as Director of State Government Affairs at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since November 2020. Prior experience includes Director roles at Novo Nordisk A/S and Shire Pharmaceuticals, as well as a Senior Director position at AstraZeneca, where responsibilities encompassed managing government affairs across multiple states and influencing legislative and regulatory actions. Earlier roles featured experience at Amgen as Government Economics Manager and TAP Pharmaceuticals as Government Affairs Manager, both focused on strategic lobbying and managing reimbursement issues with governmental payers. Brian Shank holds a Master of Mass Communication in Political Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, both from Louisiana State University.