Government Affairs Manager

The Position

Responsible for developing and executing high impact policy positions and Government Affairs programs, aimed at ensuring a favorable business environment for Our Business in the OPU.

Understands the external political environment and potential governmental developments.

Supports the business in developing a strong corporate affairs presence and strategy to help ensure an environment where patients have access to our medicines, now and in the future.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse political and legislative developments, including government health policies, and assess the possible impact on our business and reputation, providing insight and counsel in key business planning decisions.
• Direct, devise and execute strategic plans to leverage or mitigate upcoming changes and trends. Promote business goals through thought leadership and structured advocacy.
• Enhance visibility and give Boehringer Ingelheim a prominent voice with policy makers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key policy stakeholders to advance our business goals and further develop our reputation as a credible and respected voice in the life sciences sector.
• Lead advocacy outreach to relevant politicians and parliamentary groups, being the initial face of the organization with these individuals.
• Lead the response to relevant Government consultations on behalf of the business to help articulate and implement policy positions.
• Lead, manage and co-ordinate our engagement with relevant trade associations. Actively participate in relevant groups.
• Instigate, develop, and drive approval of all relevant letters, documents, positioning papers, slides etc (approval process) (with agency support where appropriate).
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in any related field
• An expert in the field with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience, who has extensive experience of working in politics/Government Relations at national level
• In depth understanding of Human Pharma Healthcare policy and/or Animal Health policy.
• In depth understanding of the issues facing the pharmaceutical industry and a grasp of its regulatory environment.
• Track record of implementing advocacy strategies to shape a policy environment in pursuit of organizational goals.
• At ease in building strong business relationships with a network of senior politicians and policy makers.
• Established relationships with external stakeholders, an advantage.
• Confident in explaining complex policy issues to internal audience to strengthen understanding and engagement across the organization.
• Maintain strict compliance with all applicable policies and laws, especially those related to interactions with government officials.
• Team player and strong collaborator.
• Confident public speaker, able to engage a room of individuals with different perspectives and position a potentially controversial argument.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to articulate messages clearly and concisely in an engaging style perspective.
• Ability to priorities work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines.
• Thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
  
  
  

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

Boehringer Ingelheim does not accept candidate submissions from recruitment agencies that Our Company does not have existing contracts with. Boehringer Ingelheim will not be responsible for payment of recruitment fees for the hiring of candidates whose resumes were submitted to our employees or offices without our prior permission.