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TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe, and many other countries in the world. The below client is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation.
Job Title: Pharmaceutical Senior Manager
Location: Surrey, KT20 7NT
Duration: 6 Months
WorkType: Onsite
Job Description:
* An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional senior political communicator to join the client location's industry-leading Policy and Public Affairs team and lead work to position the company as a strategic partner during a critical time for healthcare and life sciences.
* This strategic, externally-facing role involves stakeholder engagement with UK Government, Parliament, and healthcare policymakers, requiring political and commercial acumen.
* The post holder will promote the UK Vision for Growth and Client’s Purpose Blueprint by engaging with policymakers and influencers to foster a pro-patient, pro-innovation environment and build trust in the client.
The post holder will:
* Lead development and execution of Policy and Public Affairs campaigns supporting a UK life sciences ecosystem that promotes innovation and safeguards the client’s license to operate.
* Engage externally and build relationships with UK Government, Parliament, and the broader policymaking community to support strategic priorities.
* Provide strategic insights and counsel to business leaders on political and healthcare issues, focusing on impactful areas.
* Develop innovative ideas and messaging about the future of UK healthcare and life sciences.
* Advise senior business leaders on the healthcare and life sciences policy environment.
Key accountabilities:
* Coordinate work with the UK Policy and Public Affairs team.
* Collaborate with various parts of the client’s business to develop policy frameworks.
* Work with Communications, Global Health, and Patient Advocacy teams for integrated external engagement.
* Develop policy positions supporting a favorable medicines access environment.
* Build advocacy among stakeholders including government, NHS, DHSC, DSIT, Parliamentarians, patient groups, think tanks, trade associations, and scientific communities.
* Keep management and global colleagues informed of policy developments and activities.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience (Essential):
* Passion for politics and public policy to create societal benefits.
* Interest in societal, political, and public policy themes shaping UK and global affairs.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience working within a matrix structure and influencing internal pathways.
* Strategic counsel experience with senior leaders in business, politics, or healthcare.
* Proactive, self-motivated, with minimal supervision.
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
* Compliance with policies and laws, especially regarding interactions with government officials.
* Knowledge of UK healthcare and business policy systems.
* Experience in public policy from politics, healthcare, civil service, think tanks, or industry.
* Extensive network within UK policy and political landscape.
* Understanding of communication channels to shape organizational reputation.
* Analytical and critical thinking skills for policy development.
* Experience with multi-stakeholder platforms and external agencies.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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