Government Affairs Manager, Denmark - Nordic Marketing Company

at  AstraZeneca

Are you an expert in Government Affairs? Do you have a passion for improving health through the strategic implementation of policies? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Espoo, Stockholm, and Oslo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care.
We are seeking a Government Affairs Manager to join us in Denmark. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Government Affairs strategy to ensure our medicines can continue to have the biggest impact on improving health. This is your chance to join a team that is leading the field with our work to drive Innovative Value Strategy solutions. We articulate how critical our medicines are to the healthcare ecosystem through our strong and innovative value story.

IN ORDER TO SUCCEED

We are looking for an individual with Minimum Bachelor’s degree in political science, business administration or similar. Public policy experience in the healthcare area and strong knowledge of the political landscape and health care system in country are essential for this role.

Essential requirements

• Strategic and analytical capabilities
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent collaborator
• Good ability to create internal and external relations and ability to work cross-functional
• Experience from working in parliament, ministries or similar
• Excellent knowledge in English and local language

As a Government Affairs Manager, your role will be multifaceted. You will monitor the political development in the health care system and contribute to internal and external committee work. Your insights will be essential in developing and implementing national policy shaping strategies and plans to support R&I, CVRM and Oncology therapy areas. You will also act as an advisor on governmental affairs and activities, transferring your understanding from current public policy positions of various organisations and institutions to internal stakeholders, such as Brand Managers and regional Market Access Managers to optimize brand strategies.