Director - Government Relations
Core
Lead government stakeholder engagement strategy, public affairs positioning, and political/policy intelligence for a medical organization to anticipate government priorities and pursue opportunities.
Role type
Director, Government Relations
Builds
Government engagement strategies, stakeholder maps, executive briefing materials, and policy intelligence reports
Domain
Healthcare / Public Policy / Government Affairs
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government relations strategy, stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, executive briefing, political intelligence, advocacy coordination, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Government or ministerial office experience, outcomes-based procurement knowledge, Asia-Pacific regional expertise, postgraduate qualifications in public policy/law/strategy
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver government engagement strategy including stakeholder mapping and annual calendars; Build and maintain tiered stakeholder maps across Commonwealth, state, and territory governments; Lead government meetings and briefings and prepare executives for high-value engagements; Monitor policy, legislation, budgets, procurement reform, and competitor activity; Provide timely political and policy intelligence to Marketing, Growth, and executive leaders; Lead public affairs, advocacy, and thought leadership activities including advisory bodies and forums; Coordinate with growth teams to support bids and ensure consistent government-facing messaging
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
