Government Affairs Sr Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

• Government relation expansion/strengthening with ministries incl. MOFCOM MIIT MOF NDRC NHC NHDRC NHSA etc. industry associations (CAFEI AmCham PhRMA etc.) and local governments (Shanghai Anhui Beijing Guangdong etc.)
• High level engagement between Amgen senior leaders and high officials

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Responsibilities:

Government affairs accountabilities

Develop and implement robust strategies on govt engagement activities oriented by company needs/benefit

Deal with government issues which have impact to company business

Government relation strengthening to build high-level communication platform for Amgen and China govts at both national and local level

Building organizational capability

• Build trust among team members and broader stakeholders by setting a highly visible example for colleagues within VA&P in terms of professional excellence and commitment to demonstrating leader behaviors and values

• Create and maintain a team culture that values recognizes and generates high performance supports innovation and challenges the status quo
• Provide clear role responsibility establishing a climate of continuous measurement and performance improvement
• Create processes to share information and experiences leverage initiatives across teams where appropriate
• Actively support development of direct reports and high-potential colleagues providing insights direction and opportunities

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Report to VA&P Head
• Cross-functional(strategic planning medical marketing sales KA commercial etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Masters Degree and 10 years of job related experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Basic Requirements

• In depth knowledge of government affairs/policy/advocacy
• Establishes relationships and trust while collaborating cross-functionally

Preferred Requirements

• At least 5 years in Government Affairs at pharmaceutical company or industry association
• Inclusion and coordination skill and established ability
• Project management skill and established ability
• Knowledge on regulation of pharmaceutical products

Key capabilities

• Knowledge in pharmaceutical industry and understanding on China govt organization and running
• Strong acumen on healthcare reform and business Capability of translation from policy to business impact
• Relevant therapeutic areas knowledge or science background
• Strategic planning skill and established ability
• Skilled in govt official engagement
• Open cooperative and flexible mind-set and teamwork ability
• Leadership/facilitation ability for cross functional work
• Proficient English skills in both oral and written