Government Affairs Director Pharma

Ntsrecruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Government Affairs Director based in Dubai. This senior role requires someone with over 10 years of experience in government affairs or regulatory roles, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector. The successful candidate will advocate for favorable healthcare policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain key relationships with government stakeholders while aligning these efforts with the company's growth strategy in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs or regulatory roles, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Middle Eastern regulatory environment, particularly in the UAE.
• Proven track record of advocating for policy change and managing high-level relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement government affairs strategies aligned with local healthcare policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators and industry associations.
• Lead government affairs efforts during regulatory or public policy crises.
• Design and execute public affairs campaigns that promote healthcare contributions.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder management

Crisis management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Law, or related field

Advanced degree in Healthcare Policy or Public Administration

Job description

We are NTS Group.

The regions leading Executive Search Outplacement & Career Transition firm across the Middle East bringing over 25 years of local expertise and a track record of exceptional service for our clients and candidates. Operating from our strategically positioned offices in Dubai London and Singapore we offer a comprehensive range of services delivered by industry experts. These include Contingency & Executive Search Campaigns Outplacement & Redundancy Support RPO Projects Talent Mapping Women in Leadership & Leadership Development and our awardwinning Executive Career Transitioning Programs.

The Government Affairs Director for the Middle East based in Dubai will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s relationship with key government bodies regulatory authorities and public health institutions. This senior leadership role requires a dynamic professional with a proven track record of navigating complex regulatory environments and driving strategic policy initiatives within the pharmaceutical sector. The Government Affairs Director will be responsible for advocating for favorable healthcare policies ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and building strong relationships with government stakeholders all while aligning these efforts with the company’s overall business objectives and growth strategy in the region.

What You’ll be Doing

• Policy Advocacy: Develop and implement government affairs strategies that support the company’s objectives and growth ensuring alignment with local and regional healthcare policies.
• Regulatory Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with government entities healthcare regulators and industry associations to stay ahead of regulatory changes ensure compliance and facilitate the approval of new products and therapies.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the company’s key representative in discussions with government officials and policymakers advocating for policies that enhance patient access to innovative healthcare solutions.
• Healthcare Policy Development: Collaborate with internal teams to influence the development of healthcare policies including pricing reimbursement and market access initiatives ensuring the company remains at the forefront of industry trends.
• Crisis Management: Lead government affairs efforts during regulatory or public policy crises developing solutions and maintaining open communication with government agencies.
• Market Access Support: Work closely with market access commercial and regulatory teams to ensure alignment between government policies and business strategies fostering opportunities for growth.
• Public Affairs Strategy: Design and execute public affairs campaigns that promote the company’s contributions to public health and its role as a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical sector.

Who You Are

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs or regulatory roles ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Regional Expertise: Strong knowledge of the Middle Eastern regulatory environment particularly in the UAE and experience working with government bodies and healthcare regulators.
• Advocacy Skills: Proven track record of advocating for policy change and managing highlevel relationships with government entities and regulators.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management abilities with experience in leading crossfunctional teams and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate regulatory changes assess their impact on the business and develop strategies to mitigate risks or leverage opportunities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with senior government officials industry stakeholders and internal leadership.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Public Policy Law or a related field. An advanced degree in Healthcare Policy Public Administration or a related area is preferred.

Required Experience: Director