Government Affairs Director, Affiliate Engagement and Strategic Alliances

Company DescriptionAbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across immunology, oncology, neuroscience and eye care.Job DescriptionAbbVie HQ EU is hiring for a Government Affairs Director, Affiliate Engagement and Strategic Alliances. This role leads advocacy strategy for policy topics across AbbVie’s national affiliates, builds strategic alliances and positions AbbVie as a trusted health policy partner in Europe.This is an onsite position based in France, Belgium or Germany with expected travel of 25‑30% of the time.Strategic AlliancesIdentify, develop, and strengthen strategic alliances within the health stakeholder community, think tanks, economic development, and health provider organizations to support the value of innovative pharmaceuticals.Work closely with Corporate Affairs, Market Access, Legal and cross‑functional partners to execute government affairs strategies and campaigns.Craft and drive persuasive narratives that articulate the consequences of harmful policy proposals and promote pro‑innovation solutions.Use research, public opinion insights, and policy analysis to inform campaign design, message testing, and performance measurement.Represent AbbVie in external forums and advocate for pro‑innovation policy positions.Affiliate StrategyLead the Region Europe government affairs affiliate strategic planning process with a focus on pharmaceutical budgets pricing policy and market access issues.Develop and lead cross‑functional advocacy strategy leveraging AbbVie’s manufacturing, European R&D and clinical trial investments with partners from Germany, Ireland, France and Italy.Identify and prioritise policy issues that impact AbbVie’s business and lead the development and execution of corresponding advocacy strategies with Region Europe leadership and affiliate colleagues.In collaboration with the international policy team, identify key above‑brand policies impacting the business and develop company positions to support market strategies and advocacy.Trade AssociationsRepresent AbbVie at relevant European trade associations and support senior management participation at high‑level decision‑making committees and events.Gather, analyse, and interpret trade association intelligence, positions, and communicate priority issues to affiliates and internal partner functions.QualificationsMaster’s Degree (preferred) in Business, Health Policy, Public Administration or related field.10 years of professional experience in government affairs or policy (in‑house, trade association, consulting, government or political).In‑depth knowledge of EU public health policies, European national public health policies, and key current policies such as pricing and access, intellectual property and regulatory policy.Minimum 2 years of experience working directly in a political environment: national or EU parliament, executive agency, EU Commission.Minimum 3 years of experience working in government affairs in a national market with strong preference for Germany, France, Italy, Spain or UK.Proven track record of successful prioritisation and execution of complex strategies involving national and EU policy stakeholders.Experience with commercial brand team strategy development.Solid track record in team‑building, coalition‑development and execution of multi‑stakeholder initiatives.Experience with senior government or corporate executive presentation and engagement.Additional InformationAbbVie offers the possibility to work from home up to two days per week, according to the terms defined in the collective agreement. Join a diverse, collaborative team that values work‑life balance.AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans, Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr