Head of Policy and Advocacy

il y a 10 heures


Paris, Île-de-France CSL Vifor Temps plein
Job Title: Head of Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs (PAGA), France

Career Opportunities at CSL Vifor

CSL Vifor is a global leader in iron deficiency and nephrology, and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as Head of Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs (PAGA), France.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to drive a viral respiratory disease policy agenda across the French market, building strong stakeholder networks and leading broad policy engagement based on shared public health interests. You will create and implement strategies that optimize the policy environment for CSL in France, supporting our commercial market entry and achieving multi-stakeholder goals for improved Influenza and COVID-19 prevention as well as pandemic preparedness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies in France to shape policy outcomes and funding opportunities that support differentiation, vaccine uptake, and pandemic readiness.
  • Identify and analyze strategic policy risks and opportunities, providing policy insights and solutions to the local CSL Seqirus and CSL Behring teams.
  • Drive an influenza policy agenda within the major trade body (Leem), contributing to relevant working groups and coordinating cross-functional, cross-business unit participation as required.
  • Build strong relationships, networks, and alliances with French policy stakeholders, including parliamentarians, government agencies, coalitions, academics, KOLs, and advocacy groups.
  • Lead the development of relevant submissions, position papers, and policy materials tailored to the French environment, facilitating input from internal experts.
  • Ensure compliance with industry Codes and the CSL Seqirus approval process for grants, submissions, presentations, and other materials used in policy outreach.
  • Contribute to the European policy, advocacy, and government affairs strategies, participating in global team meetings and ensuring collaboration and alignment within CSL Seqirus and the various CSL policy teams.
  • Collaborate with the EMEA Communications lead in the development of creative media strategies for amplifying policy messaging and contribute content for use in Seqirus channels.
  • Manage agency partners in France, ensuring clear and aligned briefs and high-impact delivery in accordance with budget.
Requirements
  • At least 7 years' experience in public affairs, policy, and government affairs roles, preferably in large, complex organizations which may include government.
  • Prior experience in Vaccines or Rare Diseases will be appreciated but is not required.
  • University or Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in political science, public policy, public health, or MBA/JD would be an advantage.
  • Demonstrated sustained ability to influence at senior levels, collaborate within a matrixed organization, and drive outstanding commercial results through effective policy, advocacy, and government affairs strategies.
  • Deep knowledge and nuanced understanding of the European pharma/biotech/vaccines landscape and related political affairs, and in particular the public health environment in France.
  • Well-established stakeholder relationships and networks with key decision makers, opinion leaders, and advocacy groups in the influenza community in France.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to grasp the implications and act on complex and multi-dimensional issues that impact the industry and CSL.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills with the ability to represent and speak on behalf of CSL in high-level meetings and in public fora.
  • Excellent organisational, planning, and project management skills involving cross-functional teams.
  • Fluency in French and English.
Leadership Competencies
  • Thought leadership/assertiveness: a leader with executive presence and gravitas, strategic, able to be recognised as a thought leader, self-confident, and assertive (but without being perceived as arrogant or pushy).
  • Achiever/doer: a 'hands-on' leader, results-oriented, with a significant track record of having personally delivered results in her/his previous experiences.
  • Customer-orientation: a leader who clearly acts client-first, externally representing well CSL, and internally, managing effectively the different stakeholders, including CSL Seqirus cross-functional team, BU GMs, and company Executive Leadership (C-suite + BU LTs).
  • Self-starter: a leader who acts with a significant degree of autonomy, while keeping the relevant stakeholders informed timely and appropriately.

About CSL Vifor

CSL Vifor aims to become the global leader in iron deficiency and nephrology. The company is a partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative patient-focused solutions across iron, dialysis, nephrology, and rare conditions. CSL Vifor strives to help patients around the world with severe, chronic, and rare diseases lead better, healthier lives. It specializes in strategic global partnering, in-licensing, and developing, manufacturing, and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision patient care. For more information, please visit viforpharma.com.

We want CSL to reflect the world around us. As a global organization with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at CSL.

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