Social Responsibility & Government Affairs Manager

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role

• Lead the Government Relations & Patient Advocacy team to maximize access to our portfolio.
• Develop and implement government relations strategies aligning with regulations and policies.
• Monitor legislative changes and provide strategic guidance for compliance. Collaborate internally to influence public policies improving patient access.
• Build and maintain relationships with government authorities, industry associations, and patient groups.
• Represent the company in governmental events and industry forums to promote company interests.
• Manage and motivate the team to deliver high-quality results and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support senior leaders with strategic insights and external meeting preparations.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Pharmacy, or related fields; Master’s or MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience in government relations or public policy in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Deep knowledge of the regulatory and political environment affecting the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in Portuguese and advanced English; Spanish is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and make strategic decisions.
• Experienced in advising senior leaders under pressure on political and government affairs.
• Skilled at working cross-functionally in complex organizations and managing multiple senior stakeholders.
• Strong networking capabilities and experience managing contracts with health authorities.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job Requisition ID:  298394

Location:  Barueri - SP

Career Level:  D - Professional (4-9 years)

Working time model:  Full-time

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