Senior Manager, Public Policy & Issues Analyst at AstraZeneca

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Development, Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Biopharmaceuticals, Health Systems, Collaboration, Communication, Analytical Skills, Research Capability, Project Management, Issues Management, Evidence Generation, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Advocacy

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

The Senior Manager, Public Policy & Issues Analyst is a strategic execution and support role within AstraZeneca’s Corporate Affairs team. Reporting to the Head, Government Affairs, Enterprise Policy and Strategic Projects, the Senior Manager is empowered to operationalize enterprise policy priorities and support high-impact issues management, policy evidence-generation, and advocacy initiatives. This energetic and resourceful team member thrives on rapidly learning new and emerging topics—delivering top-quality policy research, analysis, and products that drive alignment and success across Canada. The Senior Manager works cross-functionally with Government Affairs, Medical, Access, Evidence Generation, Commercial, and Patient Engagement teams to support the delivery of integrated policy strategies, help create and maintain transparent measurement frameworks and play a hands-on role in tracking milestones and reporting progress to leadership. This role will also have periodic opportunities to support the Government Affairs field team in Ontario for specific projects, events and engagements. Key Responsibilities: Policy Strategy Execution: Support development and implementation of national policy priorities and tactical plans, ensuring alignment with AstraZeneca’s Canadian and global objectives. Contribute to the creation, refinement, and dissemination of policy materials - including position papers, briefing decks, and executive summaries - based on integrated, evidence-driven strategy. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Activation: Work closely with Government Affairs, Medical, Access, Evidence Generation, Commercial, and Patient Engagement teams in coordinating policy activities and advocacy. Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities (RACI), and effective cadence in the delivery of policy objectives. Policy Research & Evidence Generation: Conduct timely research on Canadian health policy, regulatory developments, investment trends, and innovation issues. Analyze and synthesize complex data and evidence needs to support policy recommendations and advocacy for key initiatives. Partner with Medical, Access and other internal stakeholders to gather and organize the right data, supporting the scaling and funding of national policy efforts. Issues Management & Strategic Project Support: Support proactive issues identification, forecasting, and response planning - enabling robust response strategies for policy challenges. Provide hands-on policy expertise to strategic projects, with emphasis on health system transformation, economic growth and innovation. Measurement, Dashboarding & Reporting: Help define and track KPIs and milestones for policy and issues management. Prepare, update, and maintain relevant sections of dashboards and reports that provide transparent, timely progress updates for leaders, field staff, and stakeholders. Compile, analyze, and present provincial investment and advocacy data supporting enterprise priorities. Continuous Process Improvement: Seek and implement best practices in planning, collaboration, process efficiency, and reporting - supporting a culture of innovation and high-performance across the team. Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications: Experience: Minimum 5+ years in policy development, government affairs, corporate affairs, or related fields in regulated, complex, or multinational environments. Experience in biopharmaceuticals, health systems, or life sciences an asset. Policy Acumen: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new policy areas and regulatory environments, synthesize information, and generate actionable insights. Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for working across geographies and functions. Superior written and verbal communication, with experience preparing policy materials, dashboards, or executive-level updates. Analytical & Research Capability: High proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing policy, investment, and health data; familiarity with economic modeling and public advocacy campaigns an asset. Project Management: Strong organizational and time-management skills for tracking deliverables and meeting deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Personal Attributes: Energetic, adaptable, motivated quick-study with a drive to deliver best-in-class policy research and products! Why This Role Matters: The Senior Manager, Policy & Issue Analyst is instrumental in enabling AstraZeneca Canada’s policy leadership—ensuring that strategy becomes impactful action, evidence supports advocacy, and Canada remains at the forefront of health system innovation and investment. This role offers exposure to regional and national policy strategy, high-level collaboration, and the opportunity to shape outcomes in Canada’s life sciences sector. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our mission to bring life-saving medicines to patients worldwide. Our commitment to decreasing global mortality rates is unwavering as we shape the future by identifying scientifically-led commercial opportunities. We thrive on energy and pace, embracing opportunities to progress within our BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit. Here you'll find a fusion of scientific knowledge and commercial acumen that empowers us to make an impact at every step of the patient journey. Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now to join our dynamic team! AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. Date Posted 28-Nov-2025 Closing Date 11-Dec-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will support the development and implementation of national policy priorities and tactical plans while collaborating with various teams to coordinate policy activities and advocacy. This role also involves conducting research on health policy and providing hands-on expertise for strategic projects.