MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Increased experience in developing and implementing impactful government affairs strategies that drive positive policy outcomes.
• An independent strategist who is able to operate in diverse regulatory environments and complex geopolitical environments.
• A strong network of key decision makers within the UK policy and political landscape, with an excellent understanding of key public policies and issues.
• Experience working directly with senior leadership teams and ability to provide strategic counsel, influence decision-making, and represent the function at the highest levels with impact and integrity.
• Bachelor’s in law, political science, international relations, public affairs, or a related field.

• Develop and implement impactful strategies in alignment with our mission and in partnership with the country leadership team.
• Act as the primary point of contact and maintain working relationships with government officials, members of business and trade associations, embassies, and other organisations.
• Lead C-suite meetings with policy makers and coordinate ministerial visits at Thermo Fisher facilities.
• Drive policy engagement, coordinate responses to consultations, build alliances and relationships across the U.K.
• Advance Thermo Fisher’s leadership in industry associations to ensure aligned positions; continuously assess whether Thermo Fisher’s interests are efficiently covered by these platforms.
• Attend strategic industry events, conferences, and policy forums to promote thought leadership.
• In collaboration with other functional leaders, lead on the development of briefing documents and position statements that highlight policy issues on topics of strategic importance.