Senior Government Affairs Manager (mwd)

The Senior Government Affairs Manager Austria is responsible for developing and executing the companys government affairs strategy in Austria. This role provides expert policy analysis leads advocacy initiatives and builds effective relationships with government officials trade associations industry partners and key external stakeholders. The position works closely with internal business leaders to ensure alignment on public policy priorities regulatory developments and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive government affairs strategy for Austria aligned with business priorities.
• Monitor analyze and interpret legislative regulatory and policy developments relevant to the business.
• Advocate company positions with government authorities policymakers and relevant institutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including ministries regulators industry groups and trade associations.
• Represent the company in trade association meetings working groups and policy forums.
• Lead issue management and policy positioning on matters of strategic importance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal Compliance External Affairs Communications Market Access and Business Units.
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials position papers recommendations and stakeholder updates.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities in the political and regulatory environment.
• Support senior leadership with executive-level advice on government affairs matters.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in political science public policy law economics or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs public policy public affairs regulatory affairs or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis advocacy and stakeholder engagement within Austria or comparable markets.
• Proven track record of leading trade association and industry engagement activities.
• Strong understanding of Austrian political legislative and regulatory processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior audiences.
• Strong judgment diplomacy and the ability to manage complex issues with discretion.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed cross-functional and international environment.

Key Stakeholders

• External:
  • Austrian government ministries health insurances
  • Members of parliament and policy advisors
  • Industry and trade association partners
  • External advisors consultants and strategic partners
• Internal:
  • GM senior leadership at affiliate and global level and business unit directors
  • Legal Compliance External Affairs Communications Market Access

Additional Requirements

• English required; German preferred.
• Ability to travel within Austria and occasionally within Europe as needed.
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance in all government engagement activities.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

This role requires a seasoned professional who can lead complex government affairs activities build trusted relationships and support business objectives through strategic policy engagement.

Zusätzliche Informationen :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time