Director Government Affairs

**As Director Government Affairs for France / Belux**:

- Develop & champion a comprehensive government affairs strategy for Alexion in France / BeLux
- Serve as a strategic partner to country GM and a strong member of the French Country Leadership Team
- Co-develop and lead cross-functional external engagement strategy for France / BeLux
- Lead engagement and communication efforts with key government officials relating to legislation, regulation, pricing/reimbursement and other policy initiatives.
- Contribute to and co-develop policy positions and government affairs strategies aimed at delivering a favorable business environment and maximizing patient access
- Contribute to international government affairs & policy initiatives and be an active member of the global Corporate Affairs team
- In conjunction with the market access team, monitor healthcare developments impacting orphan drugs and develop adequate risk mitigation plans
- Manage local political consultants and coordinate projects.
- Collaborate with aligned functions (market access, regulatory, legal, compliance, patient advocacy, commercial, and medical) to maximize business performance and coordination of plans & activities
- Engage with Governments, MPs, payers, HTA bodies, trade associations, think tanks and other stakeholders on policy issues
- Conduct briefings, meetings, forums and technical updates for legislators and regulators and their staffs on issues of concern to Alexion.
- Respond to public consultations on behalf of the business to articulate policy positions;
- Build coalitions of support with third party organizations to deliver multi-stakeholder public affairs campaigns

**Management of France BeLux communication lead and accountable for**:

- Strenghten communication strategy and insure its implementation in collaboration with France / Belux Management & Global Corporate Affairs
- Integrate communications efforts with cross-functional teams such as Government Affairs, Marketing/Commercial, Patient Advocacy, Market Access, Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs to always ensure strategic, consistent and effective communications on topics/ key issues/initiatives.
- Lead company reputation building plan
- Supervise communication tactics and execution of the plans (development of press releases, declarations, discussion points, questions and answers, information sheets, etc.)
- Strengthen working relationships and trust with media

**Qualifications**
- Strategic Ability/Problem Solving: Superior strategic, communication, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Advocacy/Partnership: Ability to work effectively in and across the management structure and to collaborate with, partner and influence others not under their direct control; ability to work across functions and in multiple cultures; and an ability to work collaboratively with third party partners. Ability to work independently, and to contribute to highly functioning and geographically diffuse team.
- Project Management: Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to set priorities effectively and efficiently, identify areas that need further research, and multi-task on a number of issues.
- Speaking/Presentations: Comfort and ability to present information to large group of internal colleagues, including senior executives, and external audiences in a clear and concise manner.
- Solid experience in media relations
- Digital and social media experience
- Solid working experience in international & intercultural environments