Public & Government Affairs Lead
Boehringer Ingelheim
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bracknell, England
Contract type: Full time
THE POSITION
Join our team as a Public & Government Affairs Lead!
Are you ready to take a step up in your career and make a significant impact in the world of public and government affairs? Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader of people to head our Public & Government Affairs (PGA) function in the UK & Ireland. With the gravitas to advise internal Leadership Teams and external stakeholders, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the political and policy environment to ensure patients and customers have access to our innovative products.
This is a hybrid role based in our Bracknell Head Office.
Key Responsibilities
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. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work
Our Company
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths \u2013 and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.
Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.
Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after \u2013 as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.
Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com
Join our team as a Public & Government Affairs Lead!
Are you ready to take a step up in your career and make a significant impact in the world of public and government affairs? Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader of people to head our Public & Government Affairs (PGA) function in the UK & Ireland. With the gravitas to advise internal Leadership Teams and external stakeholders, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the political and policy environment to ensure patients and customers have access to our innovative products.
This is a hybrid role based in our Bracknell Head Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Head of Corporate Affairs and business leaders in Human Pharma & Animal Health to set and execute the PGA strategy, aligning global and local priorities. Lead a team of 2 senior PGA managers, plus university intern.
- Policy Monitoring: Stay ahead of political and legislative developments, providing timely insights and counsel to influence business planning decisions
- Project Management: Lead strategic PGA projects that support our business objectives, working closely with externally facing colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Market Access, Healthcare Affairs & Patient Engagement
- Stakeholder Engagement: Enhance our visibility and voice with political audiences and policy makers. Build and maintain strong relationships with key UK politicians, advisers, and policy stakeholders
- Industry Collaboration: Represent Boehringer in trade associations and industry groups, ensuring our priority policy positions are well-represented
- Advocacy Outreach: Prioritize and manage advocacy efforts with politicians and policymakers in Ireland and the devolved nations
- Documentation & Budget Management: Oversee the development and approval of relevant documents and manage the Government Relations budget
- Educational Background: A degree is essential, with a post-graduate qualification preferred
- Experience: Proven experience in a political or policy arena in the UK & Ireland or at the EU level
- Advocacy Skills: A successful track record of implementing advocacy strategies to shape political or policy environments
- Relationship Building: Ability to engage, influence, and inspire stakeholders at all levels, with existing relationships being a plus
- Communication Skills: Excellent oral, written, and presentational skills, with the ability to convey messages clearly and engagingly
- Organizational Skills: Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and ensure accuracy and attention to detail
- Motivation: A highly motivated individual with experience leading cross-functional groups and collaborating externally
- Agency Management: Experience managing external agencies and familiarity with the Veeva approval system is an advantage
- Political Insight: Continuous monitoring and understanding of political and policy trends to support our business strategy
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. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work
Our Company
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths \u2013 and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.
Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.
Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after \u2013 as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.
Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com
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