Corporate Communications & Government Affairs Manager

Job Description

More than just a recruitment company. At PRTR we have been a part of our customers success for 30 years as their total HR solutions partner. With 550 dedicated professionals and over 15000 outsourced staff we will continue to carry out our mission to develop a better career a better life and a better society and thrive to become the No.1 people solutions organization in Southeast Asia.

Position Overview

The Corporate Communication & Government Affairs Manager will play a key role in shaping and executing strategic communications public affairs and regulatory engagement for the Non-Profit organization. This role is responsible for strengthening industry positioning advocacy efforts stakeholder relationships and policy influence to support the pharmaceutical sector in Thailand.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Communication & Public Affairs

  • Developing and implementing strategic communication plans to enhance our public image and advocacy goals.
  • Crafting press releases speeches newsletters and digital content to effectively communicate industry developments.
  • Managing relationships with media key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare influencers to ensure positive industry representation.
  • Overseeing internal and external communication initiatives including member engagement and crisis communication strategies.

• Government & Regulatory Affairs

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with government agencies including the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Thai FDA and policymakers.
  • Monitoring analyzing and providing strategic insights on legislative and regulatory developments that impact the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Leading industry dialogues public-private partnerships (PPP) and advocacy campaigns to support innovation-friendly policies.
  • Representing our organization in meetings with government officials trade associations and international bodies to drive policy alignment and industry competitiveness.

• Industry Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborating with member companies to align policy priorities and advocacy strategies.
  • Organizing forums roundtable discussions and stakeholder engagements to facilitate dialogue on key healthcare and regulatory issues.
  • Working with international pharmaceutical associations to coordinate regional and global advocacy efforts.
  • Strengthening relationships with healthcare professionals patient groups and industry partners to support ethical and sustainable pharmaceutical policies.

• Policy Research & Thought Leadership

  • Conducting research and developing position papers on pharmaceutical policies market access and regulatory reforms.
  • Providing expert insights to support evidence-based policymaking and industry recommendations.
  • Identifying global best practices and advising on policy trends that can benefit Thailands healthcare ecosystem.

• Crisis & Reputation Management

  • Developing and implementing crisis communication protocols to manage regulatory or reputational risks.
  • Acting as a spokesperson for the organization when addressing sensitive policy or industry-related issues.
  • Ensuring adherence to ethical and compliance standards in all advocacy and communication efforts.

Key Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in corporate communication public affairs or government relations preferably in the pharmaceutical healthcare or trade association sector.
• Strong knowledge of Thai regulatory frameworks public policy and healthcare legislation.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement lobbying and advocacy campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Thai and English.
• Ability to manage high-level government relationships and industry partnerships.
• Strategic thinker with proactive problem-solving skills and crisis management experience.
• Background in public policy law political science healthcare or business administration is preferred.