Senior Director, European Government Affairs and Public Policy

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

The Senior Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, will be responsible for the execution of government affairs and public policy strategies for Europe, interfacing the EU institutions. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, including senior management, market access, corporate communications, regulatory affairs, patient advocacy, and legal teams to drive policy outcomes that promote access to medicines, influence regulatory frameworks, and protect intellectual property.
 

The Senior Director will collaborate with the Head of EU GAPP in defining the government affairs and public policy strategic plan for Europe and will be responsible for its implementation towards the EU institutions (EU Commission, EU Parliament, EU Council and other relevant EU bodies). The Senior Director will be working with the EU Institutions, and engage with key external stakeholders and pan-European organizations, including policymakers, relevant stakeholder organizations, trade associations and other policy influencers.

Additionally, the Senior Director will support the Head European Government Affairs and Public Policy in monitoring, engaging and shaping the policy landscape for access policy topics across EU and non EU countries, supporting closely market access colleagues in their advocacy.

This role requires close partnership with Corporate Affairs function to ensure a cohesive strategy and alignment for activities at national level and international level.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop and execute a government affairs strategy for the EU advocating for policies that improve regulatory processes, promote market access, and ensure the protection of intellectual property rights in alignment with the company’s headquarter business priorities in Europe.

• Ensure proper and timely monitor of the external environment to protect and advance company’s business, implementing specific engagement approaches with the European institutions and authorities for all relevant legislative (and non) files potentially affecting our sector and our priorities (e.g. health policy, regulatory processes, market access priorities, protection of intellectual property). Special attention is required also for EU files outside of the strictly health domain.

• Engage proactively with the EU institutions, as well as with national representatives, to influence public policies and frameworks that support biopharmaceutical innovation model.

• Serve as a key member of the EU GAPP team, collaborating with GAPP colleagues to ensure a cohesive, coordinated policy approach, especially in areas where EU, Switzerland and U.S. priorities intersect.

• Work with market access to monitor, engage and shape policies to foster a framework that accelerates time to patient access and rewards innovation, and support the Head of European Government Affairs and Public Policy in monitoring policies development and cross countries initiatives which may negatively affect access.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal and intellectual property teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative frameworks, addressing potential legal challenges

• Work with Patient Advocacy to ensure that patient perspectives are included in policy discussions and that access to medicines remains a priority.

• Develop policy resources, deliver events and based on a strong external network build policy partnerships and coalitions as required

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders in Switzerland to shape the environment

• Represent the company in trade associations  and other industry forums, collaborating with peers to shape collective policy positions and advocate for pro-innovation policies, including the protection of intellectual property.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Number of Associates: NA

• Financial Responsibility:  Budgetary discretion dependent upon priorities and allocation through planning process

• The role requires cross-functional management skills

Computer Skills:

Strong experience with MS Office Suite, including SharePoint, and project management and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet. Ability to learn and apply new application skills.

Other Qualifications and Experience:  

• 12+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or related fields, ideally within the biopharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

• Extensive knowledge of the life science business model.

• Extensive experience working with government institutions, regulatory bodies, and trade associations at European level.

• Proven track record in influencing policy and regulatory frameworks in the EU.

• Experience engaging with trade associations and shaping collective policy positions.

• Deep knowledge of the European biopharmaceutical regulatory and policy environments, including market access, pricing, reimbursement systems, and regulatory approval processes.

• Strong understanding of EU institutions and agencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior policymakers and stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively cross functional and to navigate complex policy challenges across.

• Fluency in English; proficiency in French and in an additional European languages is a plus.
   

Travel: Up to 25%

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity, and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.