Director, International Government Affairs

il y a 3 semaines


Brussels, Belgique AbbVie Temps plein

**Company Description**
**Job Description** Job purpose & objectives**:
Within a fast-evolving healthcare policy environment at the European Union and national levels, lead the Brussels advocacy strategy for the AbbVie Europe Region with a focus on European Union (EU) institutions and Brussels-based trade associations. Advance AbbVie’s mission to be a trusted health policy partner and deliver innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions to address key healthcare challenges for patients within a sustainable business. Establish a reputation as an influential leader within the Region Europe team and the broader global government affairs function.

Major Responsibilities

**STRATEGY**
- Identify and prioritise EU policy issues that impact AbbVie’s business and lead the development and execution of corresponding advocacy strategies and tactics with Region Europe leadership and affiliate colleagues.
- Establish relevant platforms of interaction with and participation of AbbVie’s affiliates in EU activities to advance AbbVie’s priorities both at national and EU level

**TRADE ASSOCIATIONS**
- Represent AbbVie at relevant working groups in EU Brussels-based trade associations and successfully advocate for AbbVie policy priorities and support senior management participation at high-level decision-making committees
- Gather, analyse and interpret trade association intelligence, positions and communicate priority issues to affiliates and relevant internal partner functions

**STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT**
- Maintain a network of key policy contacts in European institutions, particularly at European Parliament, Commission and national Permanent Representations
- Actively develop and maintain key industry relationships and professional networks

**POLICY DEVELOPMENT**
- Monitor EU legislative changes and provide robust assessments of potential impact of EU policy proposals for area, global and affiliate colleagues.
- Represent Region Europe within internal AbbVie policy strategy development activities as appropriate

**PRODUCT-RELATED ADVOCACY**
- In collaboration with one of the regional matrix teams (Region North, Region South or Region CEE), ensure development and effective execution of government affairs strategies to support affiliate therapy area and above brand advocacy strategies
- In collaboration with therapy area government affairs colleagues, support Brussels-based product-related advocacy activities in line with Region Europe brand team strategies

**Key interfaces**

**INTERNAL**
- Region Europe and Global Government Affairs colleagues
- Senior Region Europe and Global leaders, including General Managers and commercial senior management
- Region Europe and Global leaders from market access, regulatory affairs, legal, compliance and other relevant functions
- Affiliate Government Affairs Directors and other relevant functions

EXTERNAL
- EU and Brussels-based government and policy makers (European Commission, European Parliament and Permanent Representation to the EU) and other healthcare bodies with representation in Brussels
- Brussels-based trade associations
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare industry peers
- Think tanks and research organisations
- Other non-government organisations when relevant

**Qualifications** Required experience and skills and competencies**

**EXPERIENCE**
- Masters Degree (preferred) in Business, Health Policy, Public Administration or related
- 10-years professional experience in the government affairs or policy (e.g. in-house, trade association, consulting firm)
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare policies and pharmaceutical sector:

- EU public health policies required
- European national public health policies
- Understanding of the key current policy impacting the pharmaceutical sector such as pricing and access, intellectual property and regulatory policy.
- Proven track record of successful prioritisation and execution of complex strategies and tactics that involves both national and EU policy stakeholders
- Experience with commercial brand team strategy development
- Solid track record in team-building, coalition-development and execution of multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Demonstrated successful advocacy project management with European and/or national policy-makers
- Management of complex internal and external strategic projects

**SKILLS**
- Proven ability to design and execute complex government affairs strategies
- Superior team and project leadership skills in cross-functional and cross-country/area setting
- Ability to develop consensus and translate strategy into action within a team and group setting
- Superior ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
- Executive presentation skills

**Additional Information**

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:



  • Brussels, Belgique Axon Temps plein

    **Join Axon and be a Force for Good.**: At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and...


  • Brussels, Belgique General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Temps plein

    **About GAMA** The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is an international trade association that represents more than 140 of the world’s leading manufacturers of Business and General Aviation aeroplanes, rotorcraft, engines, avionics, components, and related services and technologies. GAMA members are also providers of maintenance and...


  • Brussels, Belgique Knauf Insulation Western Europe Temps plein

    Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role in the Public Affairs team of Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of...


  • Brussels, Belgique Siemens Temps plein

    **If you really want to make a difference - make it with us!** As a tech company and world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering and digital technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate and fostering digitalization - all thanks to our employees. Every day, Siemens...

  • Director Government Affairs Eu

    il y a 2 semaines


    Brussels, Belgique Siemens S.A.N.V. Temps plein

    **Director Government Affairs EU with focus on the Green Transformation of Industry**Â If you really want to make a difference '“ make it with us! Â As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering and digital technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all...


  • Brussels, Belgique Nike Temps plein

    Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks...

  • Government Affairs Liaison

    il y a 2 semaines


    Brussels, Belgique Safari Club International Temps plein

    **Position: Government Affairs Liaison - Europe (Contractor)** **Hours**:Regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Some travel required. **Department**:International Government & Public Affairs **Location**: Brussels **Who We Are** Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate...


  • Brussels, Belgique Clean Air Task Force Temps plein

    **Position Title**: Government Affairs Manager **Reports To**: Senior Director for Europe / Director for Government Affairs **Type**: Full-time position **Location**: Europe, Brussels preferred **ABOUT CATF** **ROLE** The Government Affairs Manager will work in the EU affairs team and work closely with European communications staff, project leaders,...


  • Brussels, Belgique Cytiva Temps plein

    **Be part of something life-changing!** Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene...

  • Government Affairs

    il y a 2 semaines


    Brussels, Belgique Binance Temps plein

    Binance is the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money. Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution...


  • Brussels, Belgique Citi Temps plein

    **JOB DESCRIPTION** This role will drive Citi’s advocacy and engagement strategy in Brussels and support Citi’s advocacy efforts across the Europe region. **Detailed requirements** - Execute and develop further Citi’s advocacy strategy at senior level with the EU institutions and key governments and legislators. - Manage the Brussels engagement plan,...

  • Government Affairs Manager

    il y a 3 semaines


    Brussels, Belgique Microsoft Temps plein

    Do you want to work in a company that is transforming the world? Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Department (CELA) has an immediate opening for a government affairs manager to join our European Government Affairs team. Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is...

  • Government Affairs Specialist

    il y a 4 semaines


    Brussels, Belgique Microsoft Temps plein

    Do you want to work in a company that is transforming the world? Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Department (CELA) has an immediate opening for a government relations and corporate affairs specialist to join our European Government Affairs team. Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to...


  • Brussels, Belgique HeidelbergCement Temps plein

    HeidelbergCement is one of the largest global building materials producers with more than 51,000 employees in over 50 countries worldwide. We are accelerating our transformation towards a sustainable future. To succeed, we need to cooperate proactively with policy makers, communities, sectoral business partners and other stakeholders to create the...

  • Government Affairs Specialist

    il y a 4 semaines


    Brussels, Belgique Microsoft Temps plein

    Do you want to work in a company that is transforming the world? Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Department (CELA) has an immediate opening for a government relations and corporate affairs specialist to join our European Government Affairs team. Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to...


  • Brussels, Belgique Microsoft Temps plein

    Do you want to work in a company that is transforming the world? Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Department (CELA) has an immediate opening for a government affairs manager to join our European Government Affairs team. Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is...

  • Advisor Government Affairs

    il y a 1 semaine


    Brussels, Belgique Euronext Temps plein

    Euronext Euronext is the leading pan-European exchange in the Eurozone with c.2,000 listed issuers worth close to €7 trillion in market capitalisation. Euronext operates the regulated equity and derivatives markets of Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, Oslo, Dublin, Brussels as well as Lisbon. Euronext’s purpose is to shape capital markets for future...

  • Government Affairs Manager

    il y a 3 semaines


    Brussels, Belgique Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Temps plein

    Â: At UL, we know why we come to work.: Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to...

  • Senior Manager, Policy

    il y a 4 semaines


    Brussels, Belgique Novavax, Inc. Temps plein

    If you find science, speed, and success exhilarating, you have come to the right place. Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology company that creates transformational vaccines that address some of the world’s most pressing infectious diseases. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world’s most devastating diseases,...


  • Brussels, Belgique Reckitt Temps plein

    As Head of EU Government Affairs, Europe, you’ll be responsible for Reckitt’s engagement with governments, policymakers and parliamentarians in the EU and key European markets as applicable. In this role, you will build and lead Reckitt cross functional teams across Europe to: - Establish strategic relationships with government, policymakers and...