External Affairs Lead, NZ
Core
Lead government affairs, communications, public policy, and patient advocacy strategy to shape healthcare policy and ensure patient access to innovative medicines in New Zealand.
Role type
Senior External Affairs Lead (Healthcare/Pharma)
Builds
External affairs strategy, stakeholder engagement plans, advocacy initiatives, and corporate communications materials.
Domain
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Public Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, written communication, issues management, budget management, cross-functional project management
Preferred skills
Understanding of NZ medicines policy and PHARMAC, experience in patient advocacy, ability to influence without authority
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of external affairs strategy; Identify and prioritize policy and stakeholder opportunities/risks; Provide strategic counsel to leadership; Develop and maintain relationships with government and patient groups; Monitor policy and legislative developments; Plan and execute engagement programs and advocacy initiatives; Represent AbbVie in industry forums; Lead corporate and brand communications activity; Manage external communications agencies; Support reputation and issues management; Build partnerships with patient advocacy groups; Track performance against objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
