Government Affairs Manager

3 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates AstraZeneca Full time

**JOB TITLE**

**Government Affairs Senior Manager - Emerging Gulf**

**ABOUT ASTRAZENECA**

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

**ROLE SUMMARY**

Provides expert support in one or more areas of government interactions to a geography or functional area. Proactively map, engage and drive interactions with government bodies and authorities.

Employs expertise to develop programs and other initiatives that will facilitate and simplify future interactions with government bodies and authorities and reduce the risk of regulatory infractions.

**What you’ll do**
- Supports or leads multiple Government Affairs projects to maximise the effectiveness of interactions with government bodies and government officials.
- Oversee and drive cross functional collaboration to deliver agreed projects and programs with government bodies and authorities
- Communicates local government insights to brand teams and helps brand leaders develop appropriate responses and incorporate legislative and regulatory changes into their brand strategies.
- Follows developments in managed markets and may contribute to developing managed market strategies
- Prepares briefs and other documents aimed at influencing government and regulatory developments and channels these through a network of public sector contacts.
- May oversee the regulatory submissions of one or more products, ensuring all documentation and evidence is properly prepared to maximise likelihood of success.
- Collaborates with other colleagues within Government Relations functions to share best practices, key contacts, intellectual capital, and emerging issues.
- May be responsible for budgetary accountabilities.
- Develops responses to new legislative initiatives and emerging issues that could impact AstraZeneca.
- Ensures the brand strategies, market strategies and other functional strategies incorporate developments in the legislative and regulatory environment.
- Acts as an expert resource for brand leaders and other managers, helping them understand the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on their areas of focus.
- Builds networks with other colleagues within Government Relations functions to share best practices, key contacts, intellectual capital, and emerging issues.

**Essential for the role**
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Government Relations, Communications, or related field
- Experience in interactions with Government Officials and/or senior HCPs working Government functions
- Significant experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
- Advanced Communications Skills
- Strategic Thinking & track record of cross functional collaboration
- Comprehensive understanding of the commercial pharmaceutical marketplace
- Proven Project Management skills

**Desirable for the role**
- Experience managing other employees and leading project teams
- Knowledge and experience of managed markets
- Relationships with senior official stakeholders in environment agencies, healthcare sustainability function.

**Why AstraZeneca?**

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

**So, what’s next?**
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

**Where can I find out more?**

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