EU Government Affairs Director at AstraZeneca > Joboolo BE :
Société : Ellwood Atfield Lieu : Brussels Brussels Site source : Talent BE
Their values and behaviours determine how they drive success, guide decision making, define beliefs and foster a strong AstraZeneca culture.
AstraZeneca needs great people who have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.For further information about the company, please visit their website:
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//www.astrazeneca.com/AstraZeneca EU GovernmentAffairs (GA) Director The EU GovernmentAffairs (GA) Director will lead AZ’s engagement with the EUinstitutions with a view to improving the European business environment, thereby contributing to 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 toachieving functional and business goals in the region.
The role sits in the Europe Corporate Affairs team, part of the Global Corporate Affairs department.Key Accountabilities:
Drive EU policy change through effective engagement of Brussels institutions to shape the European environment, thereby contributing to delivery of AZ corporate strategyBuild and manage AZ relationship with key EU/Brussels stakeholders with a view to strengthening corporate reputation among key opinion formersProvide strategic input and represent AZ in stakeholder interactions regarding BrexitProvide recommendations and counsel to EVP Europe, senior leaders and crossfunctional internal stakeholders regarding EU issues and Brussels stakeholder landscapeIdentify opportunities and develop policy to leverage EU agenda and stakeholder indirect support of AZ Marketing Companies and AZ brands and therapy areasDevelop and drive the AZ strategy for interactions with EFPIA in line with business goals; maintain AZ EFPIA network and maintain alignment of participants to strategyMaintain a comprehensive and current understanding of the complex external environment in Europe, as well as AZ’s business priorities and productsDevelop compelling arguments and messaging documents regarding EU policyContribute to European GovernmentAffairs Network of GA Directors across the Marketing Companies Candidate ProfileMinimum requirements 10 years’ experience of GovernmentAffairs / Public Policy with demonstrable commercial impactStrong interpersonal, communication, and influencing abilities at highest level of governmentDeep understanding of EU issues / stakeholder environmentProactive ability to develop and implement strategies and drive positive outcomesExperience of pharmaceutical and / or healthcare industriesAbility to lead without authority in a matrix environmentBusiness acumen and credibility at senior commercial leader levelNative-level written communication in English and presentation skillsPreferred Background:
Direct experience of EU policy and institutionsSpecific experience / interest in specialty care pharmaceuticals and life sciencesConversant in market access and health economicsExperience of corporate communications and working with mediaHighly-developed cultural sensitivity & ability to work in virtual teamsGlobally mobile as part of career development pathFluency in multiple European languages Key External and Internal Stakeholders:
Key external stakeholders:
EU officials, policy makers, trade associations especially EFPIA, EU level patient and third-party groups, senior pharma company representatives to those associations and relevant stakeholders.Key internal stakeholders:
EVP Europe; Europe Regional senior managers and Country Presidents; in-market GA Directors; Global Corporate Affairs leadership; Regional colleagues in Legal, Payer, R&D and Communications. EllwoodAtfield BrusselsBrussels
