Government Affairs Manager

Primary location: Singapore

Additional locations: South Korea, Taiwan, or Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines

Competitive salary and benefits package

Be empowered to be innovative and creative where difference is valued. Join a place built on innovation and creativity. Where different views and perspectives are welcomed and valued. An environment that champions inclusion, and teams that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. Unleash your curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit to uncover new insights that challenge conventions. Here we are forever pushing the boundaries as we feel comfortable spotting opportunities, making quick decisions and taking smart risks. This is the place to build a long-term career.

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

What you’ll do

As a member of AstraZeneca’s Asia Area Government Affairs & Policy team, you’ll be part of a small, fast moving and highly entrepreneurial team that pursues strategic partnerships with governments to support better health through innovation. Asia Area covers the South Korea, Taiwan, South East Asia and India markets.

In this role you’ll work with AstraZeneca’s country teams as well as above-market colleagues to identify and pursue opportunities to strengthen healthcare policy and practice related to our therapeutic areas. This involves targeted projects to address specific policy obstacles to care, as well as broader public-private partnerships that help position AstraZeneca as a leader in collaborative healthcare innovation.

This will include supporting AstraZeneca’s commitment to help stem the pandemic by enabling broad and equitable access to our COVID-19 vaccine, in partnership with governments across Asia Area.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader that develops a deep understanding of AstraZeneca’s scientific strengths and in-country business objectives, as well as government priorities, and acts on it to create value where it matters most: the health of patients.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Support the development and periodic review of the Asia Area government affairs and policy strategy.

• Create and implement projects that empower AstraZeneca country teams to develop partnerships that address obstacles to healthcare as well as drive AstraZeneca’s reputation.

• Assist, advise and collaborate with AstraZeneca country teams on specific issues they face, such as healthcare policy obstacles and business risks.

• Support high-level business interactions and public engagements with senior AstraZeneca executives.

• Develop communication documents (formal letters, meeting minutes, presentations) on assigned topics. Manage content approval for all materials in accordance with AstraZeneca SOPs.

• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Required for this role:

• 3-5y experience in government, international organisation, consulting, industry public affairs or similar

• Experience developing and implementing complex projects with multi-sectoral stakeholder engagement

• Demonstrated ability to lead in a complex, fast moving organisation without explicit authority

• Excellent communicator in multi-cultural, multi-sector setting

• Ambition and courage to transform the status quo

Desirable for this role:

• Pharmaceutical industry experience welcome but not required

• Understanding of healthcare policy and how it connects to the life sciences industry

• Understanding of domestic and international politics & economics

• Experience managing public affairs resources in market in a matrixed organization

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Additional information

Our Company Values & Behaviors underpin everything we do so please take a moment to familiarize yourself with them. You may also want to check out our new R&D Video showing how we turn Science into Medicines.

Advert opening date: 24/03/21

Advert closing date: 06/04/21

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.