Director Policy/Government Relations

h3Job Description /h3 pThe Director is responsible for supporting global public policy efforts related to our Company therapeutic area franchises addressing infectious disease, with primary responsibility of leading development and implementation of public policy strategies in support of our Company HIV prevention program. In conjunction with the global franchise teams, cross-functional global teams, regional and country policy teams, the senior policy team, and the broader Corporate Affairs team, the Director will help to develop and execute our Company global plan in support of the HIV prevention program, including identifying, analyzing, and responding to public policy issues, developing and implementing our Company therapeutic area policy strategy and positions, and advocating in support of our Company strategic business priorities. /p h3Primary Activities /h3 ul liManage development and implementation of global public policy strategic plans in coordination and alignment with cross-functional teams and planning processes in support of Global Commercial Team therapeutic-area strategies. /li liLead development of policy positions and stakeholder engagement strategies to support successful introduction, access, reimbursement, implementation, and uptake of our Company HIV prevention portfolio. /li liPartner closely with commercial, market access, medical affairs, outcomes research, communications, and regional teams to identify and address policy barriers, shape the external environment, and advance policies that support prevention access, innovation, and method mix choice. /li liEnsure coordination across Global Public Policy teams and with senior Global Public Policy management and Corporate Affairs stakeholders, with the Global Business Unit, Global Franchise, Global Commercial Teams, and other internal teams and stakeholders. /li liEngage with regional and country policy teams to provide strategic guidance and policy coordination to support policy strategy development and implementation. /li liEngage relevant internal stakeholders to ensure our Company advocacy with public policy agencies and organizations is coordinated, consistent, and effective. /li liDevelop and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including, governmental, multilateral, and non-governmental stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups. /li liEngage and collaborate with HIV prevention stakeholders, including community and advocacy organizations, public health agencies, multilateral organizations, healthcare providers, and other partners involved in prevention policy, implementation, and access. /li liRepresent our Company in industry and other external policy-related fora with external stakeholders active in the therapeutic area policy arena. /li liManage external consultants and policy development projects. /li /ul h3Skills /h3 ul liBS/BA required. Master’s or graduate degree in a field related to health care policy strongly preferred. /li liMinimum 10 years of experience addressing public policy issues and strong knowledge of issues related to HIV, including experience related to HIV prevention, with at least 5 years within the global policy space preferred. /li liExperience with and expert knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations active on global public policy issues required. /li liStrong knowledge of global healthcare public policy processes including understanding the roles and influence of various stakeholders. /li liExperience engaging HIV community, advocacy, multilateral, public health, and global health stakeholders preferred. /li liExperience addressing policy issues related to prevention access, reimbursement, health technology assessment (HTA), healthcare financing, public health programs, and implementation of preventive health interventions preferred. /li liUnderstanding of issues impacting access to HIV prevention services, including barriers affecting populations disproportionately impacted by HIV, preferred. /li liExperience with public health prevention programs, immunization programs, sexual health services, HIV prevention programs, or implementation of population-based health interventions preferred. /li liDemonstrated ability to identify strategic priorities, work within a matrix organization to achieve policy goals. /li liExperience managing consultants and budgets. /li liAbility to work collaboratively and inclusively essential. /li liExcellent English-language written and oral communication skills required. /li /ul h3Required Skills /h3 pHealthcare Policies, Health Policies, HIV Prevention, HIV Treatment, Patient Advocacy, Policy Development, Preventive Care /p h3Preferred Skills /h3 pPublic Policies /p h3US And Puerto Rico Residents Only /h3 pOur company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. /p h3Requirements /h3 pAs an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal op