Government Affairs Manager - Pharma

CPL

DUBLIN WEST

We are currently recruiting for a Government Affairs Manager on behalf of a large global pharmaceutical company. The Government Affairs Manager is a full time office based role. His/Her mission is to focus on shaping public policy to instigate system change in the Irish healthcare environment. Key Tasks Optimise system change through Public Policy. Develops a Company Ireland Public Policy strategy to shape and future proof the Irish Healthcare environment for innovative technologies. Navigating political landscape and delivering projects with relevant stakeholders e.g.: Government, Political Parties, Industry Associations, Advocacy Groups, Journalists. Identifies opportunities to shape policy through: participation in committees. education of legislators or appropriate lobbying mechanisms. patient advocacy in collaboration with the Patient Partnerships manager. Identifies opportunities to enhance company’s reputation and positioning as a preferred and impactful partner for sustainable healthcare. Provides in-depth knowledge and insight on healthcare legalization, keeping relevant internal stakeholders up-to-date with any changes. Liaises with Regional counterparts on Public Policy projects to ensure shared learning and efficient delivery of initiatives. Collaborates closely with the Strategic Partnerships and External Communications managers to ensure alignment of objectives and coordination of activities. Leads the production of high quality internal/external responses to relevant policies and discussion documents as required. Provides support to Skill Centres and Squads on issues of a political or healthcare policy, to deliver on company mission to get better outcomes, for more patients, faster. Corporate Communications. Contribute to the delivery of Policy inputs into an integrated communications plan aligned to companies key goals. Ensure an understanding of Healthcare environmental influences to direct the development of communications strategies aligned to healthcare policy opportunities. Compliance / Monitoring. Agree KPIs in line with Policy Plan and monitor regularly to ensure appropriate action taken. Take personal responsibility for maintaining high ethical standards and operating in compliance with local and global policies. Person/Skills Profile Skilled Public Affairs practitioner with Graduate qualification at Bachelors level minimum, Master’s degree ideal. 5 years’ experience working in Public Policy. A knowledge of Irish Healthcare and General Health policy and understanding of how this is shaped. Strong networking and influencing skills to facilitate stakeholder engagement. Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate communicating complex information clearly internally and Externally. Good Interpersonal Skills. A self-starter with demonstrable ability to plan both strategically and tactically and to effectively prioritise tasks. Adept at project management to co-ordinate project delivery perhaps requiring managing of third party inputs to time and budget. Ability to successfully navigate regulatory and legislative environment. Dublin Full time. For a full Job Spec and to apply for this role please call Linda on +353 1 2784671 or e-mail LDunne@thornshaw.com. Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment is a leading Irish provider of specialist Scientific Recruitment. Part of the CPL Group. www.thornshaw.com Tel: +353 1 2784671.

1523 days ago