About Astellas: At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focusing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
The Opportunity: As a Government Affairs Lead, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Italian government affairs and policy strategy to support our therapy area and corporate business objectives.
You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.
Hybrid Working: At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Key Activities for this role: Provide strategic and tactical support to the Affiliate management and operations teams on Government Affairs and government / National Health System policies, delivering an innovative best-in-industry service to support all areas of the business. Lead on translating government / National Health System policies for the business and ensure relevant policy levers are understood by the business and leveraged where appropriate. Map the legislative cycle for key issues, managing the process by early intervention to exploit opportunities and defuse threats. Lead on developing messages and materials to support policy objectives and engage directly with, or with the Head Market Access & Government Affairs or with the Italy General Manager, senior government and policy officials. Engage with industry bodies to obtain insights and build strong working relationships with industry peers to influence Pharma industry positions. Essential Knowledge & Experience: Extensive experience in a Government Affairs role in Pharma sector with strong stakeholder focus, in multi-disciplinary environment, driving the implementation of the Government Affairs strategy in a matrix environment. Proven track record of interpreting decision-making and legislative processes and proactively identifying and shaping key issues across the legislative lifecycle. Experience of leading interactions with third party policy organizations. Demonstrable experience of implementing multiple projects. Build relationships across government, and develop and execute lobbying activities as required. Preferred Knowledge & Experience: Direct experience of working for policy maker (Member of Parliament, Government Department) in affiliate country. Educations/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in political sciences, life or social sciences, or equivalent. Fluent in local language and good command of English. Additional Information: This is a permanent, full-time position. This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 2 days per week in our Milan office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office. What We Offer: A challenging and diversified job in an international setting. Opportunity and support for continuous development. Inspiring work climate. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid remote in 20154 Milano, MI
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