Government Affairs Manager

Position Summary:

The Government Affairs Manager provides senior strategic leadership at the intersection of healthcare policy, patient access, and business growth. The role develops and executes an integrated government affairs strategy that anticipates political, legislative, regulatory, reimbursement, procurement, and health-system developments affecting the MedTech portfolio. Acting as a trusted adviser to business leadership, this position translates external trends into enterprise priorities, builds durable relationships with decision-makers, and advances responsible policy solutions that improve access to medical technology while protecting the company's reputation and license to operate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Government affairs strategy:

Develop and execute a multi-year national and subnational strategy aligned with business priorities, patient needs, market access objectives, and the evolving healthcare agenda. •

Strengthen internal understanding of the policy environment through training, tools, issue briefings, and cross-functional engagement.

Leadership Scope and Decision Authority:

• Operates with significant independence in a complex, highly regulated, and externally visible environment.
• Shapes recommendations that may influence market access, commercial strategy, investment priorities, reputation, and long-term growth.
• Leads through influence across senior internal stakeholders and external organizations; may manage employees, contractors, consultants, or cross-functional project teams.
• Serves as an authorized company representative within approved positions and escalation protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, economics, international relations, healthcare administration, business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Typically 8-12 years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, healthcare, MedTech, life sciences, a government institution, an industry association, or a related regulated sector.
• Demonstrated success developing advocacy strategies, navigating legislative or regulatory processes, and engaging senior government and industry stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems and the policy levers affecting medical technology, including regulation, reimbursement, procurement, public investment, innovation, and patient access.
• Experience translating policy developments into business implications and executive-level recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings, policy papers, negotiation, and external representation.
• Professional fluency in English and the principal language of the market; additional languages are an advantage.