Associate Director (mfx), Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs – Iberia
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Associate Director (m/f/x) Policy Advocacy & Government Affairs Iberia
Location: Madrid Spain
Function: Global Policy Advocacy & Public Affairs (Corporate & External Affairs)Contract type: Fulltime permanent
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director Policy Advocacy & Government Affairs (PAGA) for Iberia responsible for leading CSLs external policy political engagement and advocacy strategy across Spain and Portugal.
This role is critical in advancing CSLs corporate and commercial priorities strengthening our reputation shaping policy environments and enabling patient access to our therapies. The successful candidate will serve as the companys main political affairs representative in Iberia and a key partner to commercial medical market access and communications teams.
The Role
- Develop and execute a strategic government affairs and policy plan that enables business success and improves patient access in Spain and Portugal.
- Lead CSLs engagement with government bodies industry associations patient advocacy groups and policy influencers; represent the company in key committees; partner with Communications on media relations in Iberia.
- Drive senior leadership engagement (GM Cluster Head International/Global CEA) with priority stakeholders and expand CSLs external network in Spain and Portugal.
- Serve on the Iberia Leadership Team and work collaboratively with Commercial Medical Market Access Regulatory and Communications to align on strategies and integrate policy insights.
- Manage relationships with patient advocacy groups in close coordination with Medical Affairs and Communications and support corporate communication initiatives.
- Provide policy monitoring intelligence and analysis for International and Global CEA teams contributing to reports and best practice sharing.
- Act as the primary Corporate & External Affairs contact for Iberia and support international media communication strategies.
Your Skills and Experience:
- Graduate or professional degree in Law Public Health International Relations Political Science or similar fields preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in healthcare policy public affairs access or related fields in Spain.
- Experience engaging with legislative and executive government representatives and key public-sector institutions.
- Strong network of relationships with government policy makers industry and patient advocacy stakeholders in Spain.
- Experience informing commercial strategies through policy insight and working in complex matrix environments.
- Experience in biologics plasma or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
- Experience partnering with patient organizations on shared policy goals.
Additional Information
- Travel required including regular travel to Barcelona.
Reporting Relationship:
Role that this position reports to:
- Head Policy Advocacy & Public Affairs International
- Iberia General Manager (dotted line)
Roles that report to this position: none
What we offer
- A meaningful purposedriven career contributing to access to innovative therapies and shaping impactful health policy.
- A competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with the local market.
- Annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance.
- Hybrid working model that supports flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration.
- Comprehensive wellbeing and health benefits including programs that support physical emotional and financial wellbeing.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development including global knowledgesharing and leadership development programs.
- A collaborative inclusive and valuesbased culture where integrity innovation and patient focus guide everything we do.
- Career growth within an international organization with the ability to influence global strategy and policy.
We look forward to receiving your application.
About CSL Vifor
CSL Vifor is a global partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative leading therapies in irondeficiency and nephrology. We specialize in strategic global partnering in-licensing and developing manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision healthcare aiming to help patients around the world lead better healthier lives. Headquartered in St. Gallen Switzerland CSL Vifor also includes the joint company Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (with Fresenius Medical Care). The parent companyCSL headquartered in Melbourne Australia employs 32000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
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