Head of Public Affairs and Advocacy- Mena Eurasia I Gcc

5 days ago

Media City, United Arab Emirates Viatris Full time

VIATRIS MIDDLE EAST FZ-LLC

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:
Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

The Head of Public Affairs and Advocacy, will be responsible for developing and coordinating the execution of Policy Advocacy strategy and external engagement contributing to shaping Viatris’ operating environment for better patient outcomes in MENA EURASIA with a focus on the GCC.

The person will manage policy and advocacy capability development across his region.

This role requires leadership skills with proven success in advocacy, external engagement, market access and communications.

The role reports to Head of Corporate Affairs MENA EURASIA.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Head of Public Affairs and Advocacy
- MENA EURASIA I GCC role will make an impact:
- Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans related to policy and advocacy engagement- Identify and lead partnership opportunities with the public and private sector that empower patients’ access to treatment- Advise leadership team on external environmental trend’s risks and opportunities- Work with a cross functional team to enable advocacy on key therapeutic areas public affairs- Lead on external engagement with trade associations and business organizations- Leads the development and execution of strategies to manage the organization’s reputation, and external communications- Lead policy and advocacy capability development for the team and business leaders across the region- Ensure activities follow Viatris policy and legal obligations; Ensure compliance with all applicable internal and external standards

About Your Skills & Experience- Minimum 8 years experience in public policy and/or market access, government relations, public affairs, medical affairs, corporate affairs, communications- Language required: English and Arabic, French is a plus- Experience in the UAE and the GCC is required- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills: ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with external stakeholders and with internal cross functional teams- Strategic thinker: ability to distill complex issues and develop innovative approaches- Demonstrated understanding of the business and the ability to translate business needs into strategic public affairs and communication plans- Ability to accomplish company goals in a matrix environment, ability to work cross functionally

Why Viatris?

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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