Senior Government Affairs Manager - NEW
Senior Government Affairs Manager - NEW
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NEW Senior Government Affairs Manager
- Based at our Maidenhead offices (hybrid working 3 days office 2 days flexible)
- Reporting to Head of Government Affairs UK
Job Overview
As our Senior Government Affairs Manager youll have a deep understanding of the NHS and medical landscape pharmaceutical business operations market access opportunities and challenges and policies which shape a framework around life science products. You are able to demonstrate a strategic approach to shape and execute multi-stakeholder Government Affairs (GA) strategies in full alignment with AbbVie brand and corporate objectives with a focus on positively shaping the environment to support patient access to medicines and building AbbVies external profile with relevant stakeholders while delivering our business priorities.
Working with both internal and external stakeholders you will have excellent communications skills and a proven ability to influence from a patient first perspective together with a track record of developing innovative and inventive approaches to shape external policy and engage stakeholders.
You will join the UK Government Affairs team at an exciting time. With a strong medicines pipeline across key therapy areas but a challenging commercial environment and shifting policy landscape the value of the Government Affairs team is being felt more than ever at AbbVie both within the affiliate and above country.
Key Responsibilities
- Results-oriented operating style and a proven ability to collaborate with peers and colleagues at all levels of an organisation across functions businesses and geographies.
- Development and implementation of stakeholder engagement and reputation enhancement to positively impact AbbVies overall reputation and ensure these trust-based relationships allow for robust and open dialogue
- Provide insight and expertise regarding the political and healthcare environment and anticipate the trends that will impact our business communicating the implications and challenging the business to respond accordingly
- Ensure AbbVie actively contributes and is in a position to lead key initiatives identified as a priority demonstrating thought leadership that leads to identifiable change
- Lead the execution of AbbVies GA plans ensuring above brand advocacy is aligned with AbbVie therapeutic area focus
- Successfully work in a matrix operational structure building consensus on GA activities and contribute beyond the function to improve business strategy
- Efficiently and compliantly manage any external agencies or vendors ensuring good budget management and identifying opportunities to maximise AbbVie resources further
- Develop integrated strategies across External Affairs that have application across multiple channels
- Coordinate AbbVie response to key government consultations and track outcomes
Qualifications :
Experience
- Direct experience of working in a parliamentary political advocacy or legislative role preferably from a previous healthcare or life sciences focused role although others will be considered
- Demonstrated success in the influencing of legislation and policy
- In-depth knowledge of the UK health care system including the National Health Service Department of Health and Social Care Business and Trade and OLS
- Demonstrated experience in building relationships with health care policy makers politicians patient stakeholders and other influencers.
Competencies
- Strong understanding of Government Whitehall healthcare and the NHS
- Excellent communication skills (verbal written and presentation) to develop and convey strategies policies and action plans succinctly
- Strong decision-making and tactical skills to develop broad strategy and policy options and recommendations to address issues expeditiously
- Proven ability to coordinate internally within an organisation and externally to promote AbbVies position with urgency
- Drive enthusiasm and the ability to manage uncertainty whilst challenging strategy
- Ability to inspire confidence among senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Competencies in managing integrated multi-stakeholder and multi-channel programmes
- Comfortable with representing AbbVie in the public arena and with all levels of government
Additional Information :
AbbVies UK offices in Maidenhead prioritize accessibility and employee well-being creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The office includes a large car park for easy access as well as step-free entry accessible restrooms and elevators to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges.
The workspace features assistive technologies and adaptable workstations fostering an inclusive culture. Additionally there is a dedicated quiet zone for those who prefer to work without distraction. This area maximizes natural light and is strategically positioned for easy access with minimal noise disturbances. If you need specific information or have questions about accessibility arrangements please let us know during the process.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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