Head Public and Gov. Affairs Neuae

2 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates BI MENA Full time

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking an experienced and strategic **Head of Public and Government Affairs **for the NE UAE OPU (Near East & UAE Operating Unit).

The job holder directly reports to the General Manager/Head of Human Pharma for NE UAE with matrix reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs IMETA (India, Middle East, Türkiye and Africa).

**Job location**:Dubai, UAE

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Monitor and analyze political, legislative, and health policy trends, anticipating their potential impact on BI's business and reputation. Provide insightful counsel for key business planning decisions.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to leverage or mitigate upcoming changes. Promote business objectives through thought leadership and structured advocacy.
- Serve as a vital liaison to Health Care Affairs, promoting the local Health Care Affairs plan with external stakeholders and identifying support opportunities.
- Increase the company’s visibility with policymakers. Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to advance business goals and enhance our reputation in the life sciences sector.
- Lead advocacy outreach serving as the initial representative of the organization.
- Oversee the company’s engagement with relevant trade associations and actively participate in relevant groups.
- Initiate, develop, and drive the approval of all relevant documents, including letters, positioning papers, slides, etc., with agency support as needed.
- Represent the specified country or region within the organization’s global Government Relations network.Collaborate with the Corporate Affairs team to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in any related field
- At least 3-5 years’ experience of working in Public and Government Relations within a multi-national Pharmaceutical organization.
- Similar working experience in the UAE is a must; Experience in Levant countries is a plus.
- Native Arabic speakers with proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English
- Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare and Animal Health policies.
- Familiarity with challenges and regulations in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated success in shaping policy environments through advocacy strategies.
- Proficient in building influential relationships with senior stakeholder s and policy makers.
- Ability to simplify complex policy issues for internal understanding and engagement.
- Confident public speaker, capable of presenting potentially controversial arguments to diverse audiences.
- Experience in managing external agencies, including budget and organization.
- Capable of prioritizing tasks under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work aspects.
- Self-motivated, capable of working independently and collaboratively.Adherence to all relevant policies and laws.

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