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EU Government Affairs Director at AstraZeneca, Brussels
Client:
Ellwood Atfield
Location:
Brussels
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
d942075f0686
Job Views:
73
Posted:
23.01.2025
Expiry Date:
09.03.2025
Job Description:
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business whose innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. AstraZeneca pushes the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines, which underpins everything they do and helps deliver benefits to patients and create value for shareholders. AstraZeneca has a robust pipeline portfolio of therapies in various stages of clinical development, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three therapy areas - Respiratory, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases, and Oncology.
The EU Government Affairs (GA) Director will lead AZ’s engagement with the EU institutions to improve the European business environment, contributing to the delivery of the company’s business strategy. Based in Brussels, the position will provide EU expertise and insight to facilitate engagement of AZ business units with the EU and promote a cross-functional approach to achieving functional and business goals in the region.
Key Accountabilities:
* Drive EU policy change through effective engagement of Brussels institutions to shape the European environment, contributing to AZ corporate strategy.
* Build and manage AZ relationships with key EU/Brussels stakeholders to strengthen corporate reputation among key opinion formers.
* Provide strategic input and represent AZ in stakeholder interactions regarding Brexit.
* Provide recommendations and counsel to EVP Europe, senior leaders, and cross-functional internal stakeholders regarding EU issues and the Brussels stakeholder landscape.
* Identify opportunities and develop policy to leverage the EU agenda and stakeholder indirect support of AZ Marketing Companies and AZ brands and therapy areas.
* Develop and drive the AZ strategy for interactions with EFPIA in line with business goals; maintain the AZ EFPIA network and alignment of participants to strategy.
* Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the complex external environment in Europe, as well as AZ’s business priorities and products.
* Develop compelling arguments and messaging documents regarding EU policy.
* Contribute to the European Government Affairs Network of GA Directors across the Marketing Companies.
Candidate Profile:
* 10 years’ experience in Government Affairs / Public Policy with demonstrable commercial impact.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing abilities at the highest level of government.
* Deep understanding of EU issues and stakeholder environment.
* Proactive ability to develop and implement strategies and drive positive outcomes.
* Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industries.
* Ability to lead without authority in a matrix environment.
* Business acumen and credibility at senior commercial leader level.
* Native-level written communication in English and presentation skills.
* Preferred Background:
* Direct experience of EU policy and institutions.
* Specific experience/interest in specialty care pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
* Conversant in market access and health economics.
* Experience in corporate communications and working with media.
* Highly-developed cultural sensitivity and ability to work in virtual teams.
* Globally mobile as part of career development path.
Key External and Internal Stakeholders:
Key external stakeholders include EU officials, policymakers, trade associations, especially EFPIA, EU level patient and third-party groups, and senior pharma company representatives to those associations. Key internal stakeholders include EVP Europe, Europe Regional senior managers and Country Presidents, in-market GA Directors, Global Corporate Affairs leadership, and Regional colleagues in Legal, Payer, R&D, and Communications.
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