Overview
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Location: Hybrid – Bracknell Head Office
Department: Corporate Affairs
Are you ready to make a real impact in healthcare government affairs and policy? Join Boehringer Ingelheim as our Senior Government Affairs Manager, where your strategic insight and advocacy will help shape a favourable business environment across the UK & Ireland. This is a high-profile role for a dynamic individual who thrives in navigating complexity across national government, and devolved nations. You’ll tailor Boehringer’s global policy frameworks to local needs, driving forward bold, high-impact Government Affairs programmes that ensure patients have access to our innovative medicines—today and tomorrow.
Responsibilities
* Be the Government Expert: Monitor and analyse political and legislative developments, providing strategic counsel to guide Boehringer’s business decisions
* Drive Advocacy Strategy: Lead the development and execution of policy positions and responses to government consultations, ensuring Boehringer’s voice is heard and respected
* Build Influence: Cultivate strong relationships with key UK and devolved elected and political stakeholders, enhancing Boehringer’s visibility and reputation in the life sciences sector
* Lead External Engagements: Represent Boehringer in trade associations, and parliamentary forums, including ABPI and All-Party Parliamentary Groups
* Be the Face of Boehringer: Lead outreach to politicians across England and devolved nations, acting as the primary point of contact
* Deliver with Precision: Manage the creation and approval of advocacy materials via Veeva, and oversee the Government Relations budget with agency support
Qualifications
* A degree or equivalent professional experience
* Proven experience in the UK, Irish, devolved or EU political landscape
* A strong track record of government engagement and shaping policy environments through strategic advocacy
* Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels—existing parliamentary connections are a plus
* Outstanding communication skills—clear, concise, targeted and engaging
* A project management mindset with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure
* A collaborative spirit with the drive to work independently and as part of a unified team
* Experience managing external agencies and budgets
* Familiarity with Veeva (Promomats) is an advantage
Why Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. Our company is committed to development, health and wellbeing, and providing opportunities to learn more about us at the company site.
Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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