Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy Manager
Core
Lead external engagement to influence public policy and patient access to innovative medicines by connecting scientific progress to policy realities.
Role type
Senior Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy Manager
Builds
Integrated government affairs plans, patient advocacy strategies, and cross-functional access strategies for AstraZeneca's therapies.
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Policy / Public Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Policy intelligence and analysis, stakeholder strategy and engagement, strategic advocacy planning, external representation, patient advocacy leadership, partnerships and alliances, access and education program management, ethical and compliance stewardship, cross-functional integration, insight reporting and advisory, risk assessment and mitigation, budget stewardship
Preferred skills
Master's Degree in Public Policy, Health Economics, Business Administration (MBA), Communication or related discipline
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze healthcare policy developments; Build relationships with government bodies and patient organizations; Design and execute government affairs plans; Represent the company in industry forums; Develop patient advocacy strategies; Manage advocacy budgets; Ensure compliance with laws and internal policies; Align efforts with Market Access, Medical, and Commercial teams; Prepare leadership briefs on policy trends; Identify and mitigate policy risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership