Public & Government Affairs Lead
THE POSITION
Join our team as a Public & Government Affairs Lead!
Are you ready to take a step up in your career and make a significant impact in the world of public and government affairs? Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader of people to head our Public & Government Affairs (PGA) function in the UK & Ireland. With the gravitas to advise internal Leadership Teams and external stakeholders, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the political and policy environment to ensure patients and customers have access to our innovative products.
This is a hybrid role based in our Bracknell Head Office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Head of Corporate Affairs and business leaders in Human Pharma & Animal Health to set and execute the PGA strategy, aligning global and local priorities. Lead a team of 2 senior PGA managers, plus university intern.
• Policy Monitoring: Stay ahead of political and legislative developments, providing timely insights and counsel to influence business planning decisions
• Project Management: Lead strategic PGA projects that support our business objectives, working closely with externally facing colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Market Access, Healthcare Affairs & Patient Engagement
• Stakeholder Engagement: Enhance our visibility and voice with political audiences and policy makers. Build and maintain strong relationships with key UK politicians, advisers, and policy stakeholders
• Industry Collaboration: Represent Boehringer in trade associations and industry groups, ensuring our priority policy positions are well-represented
• Advocacy Outreach: Prioritize and manage advocacy efforts with politicians and policymakers in Ireland and the devolved nations
• Documentation & Budget Management: Oversee the development and approval of relevant documents and manage the Government Relations budget
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Educational Background: A degree is essential, with a post-graduate qualification preferred
• Experience: Proven experience in a political or policy arena in the UK & Ireland or at the EU level
• Advocacy Skills: A successful track record of implementing advocacy strategies to shape political or policy environments
• Relationship Building: Ability to engage, influence, and inspire stakeholders at all levels, with existing relationships being a plus
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral, written, and presentational skills, with the ability to convey messages clearly and engagingly
• Organizational Skills: Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and ensure accuracy and attention to detail
• Motivation: A highly motivated individual with experience leading cross-functional groups and collaborating externally
• Agency Management: Experience managing external agencies and familiarity with the Veeva approval system is an advantage
• Political Insight: Continuous monitoring and understanding of political and policy trends to support our business strategy
WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work