Director Government Affairs / Communication Alexion France/BeLux (H/F)

As Director Government Affairs for France / Belux :

• Develop & champion a comprehensive government affairs strategy for Alexion in France / BeLux

• Serve as a strategic partner to country GM and a strong member of the French Country Leadership Team

• Co-develop and lead cross-functional external engagement strategy for France / BeLux

• Lead engagement and communication efforts with key government officials relating to legislation, regulation, pricing/reimbursement and other policy initiatives.

• Contribute to and co-develop policy positions and government affairs strategies aimed at delivering a favorable business environment and maximizing patient access

• Contribute to international government affairs & policy initiatives and be an active member of the global Corporate Affairs team

• In conjunction with the market access team, monitor healthcare developments impacting orphan drugs and develop adequate risk mitigation plans

• Manage local political consultants and coordinate projects.

• Collaborate with aligned functions (market access, regulatory, legal, compliance, patient advocacy, commercial, and medical) to maximize business performance and coordination of plans & activities

• Engage with Governments, MPs, payers, HTA bodies, trade associations, think tanks and other stakeholders on policy issues

• Conduct briefings, meetings, forums and technical updates for legislators and regulators and their staffs on issues of concern to Alexion.

• Respond to public consultations on behalf of the business to articulate policy positions;

• Build coalitions of support with third party organizations to deliver multi-stakeholder public affairs campaigns

Management of France BeLux communication lead and accountable for:

• Strenghten communication strategy and insure its implementation in collaboration with France / Belux Management & Global Corporate Affairs

• Integrate communications efforts with cross-functional teams such as Government Affairs, Marketing/Commercial, Patient Advocacy, Market Access, Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs to always ensure strategic, consistent and effective communications on topics/ key issues/initiatives.

• Lead company reputation building plan

• Supervise communication tactics and execution of the plans (development of press releases, declarations, discussion points, questions and answers, information sheets, etc.)

• Strengthen working relationships and trust with media

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 8 years related experience, an advanced understanding and leadership in healthcare policy developments, local regulatory processes and government contacts

• Strategic Ability/Problem Solving: Superior strategic, communication, problem solving and analytical skills.

• Advocacy/Partnership: Ability to work effectively in and across the management structure and to collaborate with, partner and influence others not under their direct control; ability to work across functions and in multiple cultures; and an ability to work collaboratively with third party partners.  Ability to work independently, and to contribute to highly functioning and geographically diffuse team.

• Writing: Ability to write, edit and translate policy and  business documents (e-mails, memos, and PowerPoint presentations) clearly, succinctly and in a timely manner,

• Project Management: Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to set priorities effectively and efficiently, identify areas that need further research, and multi-task on a number of issues.

• Speaking/Presentations: Comfort and ability to present information to large group of internal colleagues, including senior executives, and external audiences in a clear and concise manner.

• Solid experience in media relations

• Digital and social media experience

• Solid working experience in international & intercultural environments 

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.