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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Government Affairs and policy development within the UK healthcare environment, with a strong focus on patient access strategies and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate complex policy issues into actionable plans and communications.
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Government Affairs ExperiencePolicy Development ExpertiseStakeholder Engagement SkillsProject Management SkillsHealthcare Compliance Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Policy DevelopmentProject ManagementBriefing Document CreationNegotiating SkillsInfluencing SkillsSafety Reporting KnowledgeHealthcare ComplianceResults-Driven ApproachUnderstanding of Parliamentary ProcessesKnowledge of Whitehall Operations
Soft Skills
Excellent Writing SkillsCollaboration SkillsCross-Functional Team WorkingStrong Prioritization SkillsPeople Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree Qualification
Industry Keywords
PharmaceuticalsLife SciencesNHSGovernment AffairsPatient EngagementHealth PolicyThird-Party Agency ManagementFair Market ValueTransfer of Value RulesScottish Lobbying Register
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Strategically appraise the external environment and interact with senior government and policy stakeholders.
- Represent J&J Innovative Medicine UK with external bodies such as ABPI.
- Shape the external environment for medicines and life sciences to achieve and maintain patient access.
- Design, lead and manage Government Affairs and policy plans and projects for therapeutic-area cross-functional teams.
- Interpret national and regional government and health policy developments and identify business opportunities and threats.
- Provide expert counsel and risk-related actions to senior management.
- Develop briefing documents, presentations and communications for internal and external audiences.
- Maintain relationships across the UK operating company, cross-sector and enterprise.
- Support the Director of Health Affairs in building and executing an integrated Health Affairs strategy.
- Lead or support above-brand projects including industrial strategy and VPAG.
- Contribute to the UK patient access strategy.
- Build networks with Ministers, Civil Servants, Parliamentarians, Political Advisers, Officials, Think Tanks and Academia.
- Manage third-party agencies and deliver work on time and within budget.
- Monitor NHS, Government and third-sector policy developments.
- Keep up to date with health-system changes and their implications for current and future products.
- Conduct formal performance and career conversations with direct reports, where applicable.
- Ensure safety reporting, healthcare compliance, legal compliance and inspection readiness.
- Commission contractors or third-party organisations, establish contracts and provide required training.
- Operate within budget and select agency suppliers.
Requirements
What you’ll need- A degree qualification is necessary.
- More than 5 years of experience working in Government Affairs is essential.
- More than 5 years of experience working in Government Affairs and patient engagement is desired.
- Experience working in a multinational pharmaceutical company or relevant NHS, Government, academic or consulting sectors.
- Deep understanding of the external UK healthcare environment.
- Experience of policy development relating to medicines/pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
- Strong technical competencies relevant to Government Affairs.
- Ability to translate complex policy issues into comprehensive briefing documents.
- Knowledge of Parliamentary processes.
- Knowledge of the workings of Whitehall and relevant Government departments.
- Excellent people and writing skills.
- Collaboration and cross-functional team working.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Project management skills.
- Strong prioritisation and results-driven approach, with a focus on delivery to tight timelines.
- Knowledge of safety reporting requirements, HCC and legal requirements, Fair Market Value, Transfer of Value rules, Promotional Materials rules, Party Conferences and the Scottish Lobbying Register.
- Ability to comply with company policies, SOPs and applicable healthcare compliance requirements.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid Work
- Inclusive work environment
- Career and performance conversations for direct reports
- Professional development through conferences and courses