Policy Lead

AbbVie; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Australia seeks a Policy Lead to drive the affiliate policy strategy, developing relationships with Medicines Australia and external stakeholders. You will translate complex policy landscapes into actionable insights to support AbbVie's reimbursement objectives.

The role involves coordinating policy positions, leading government consultations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives within a 12-month max term contract.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify policy issues and develop strategic policy positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the policy project team to monitor, scan and prioritise issues.
• Coordinate and drive development of policy positions and proactive initiatives.
• Lead government and other consultation responses on priority policy issues.
• Engage in market access and pipeline activities to support reimbursement strategy.
• Support advocacy projects with Corporate Affairs and cross-functional teams.
• Understand current and emerging policy trends and translate into strategic insights.
• Prepare and deliver policy briefings for internal stakeholders including AMT and above-country functions.
• Build internal networks to align AbbVie policy positions and drive execution.
• Participate in Medicines Australia and multi-company task forces when relevant.
• Report adverse events within 24 hours per policies and procedures.
• Support AbbVie's WHS programs and maintain safe work environment.
• Adhere to internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as requested.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Policy analysis

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Communication (written)

Communication (verbal)

Project management

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy translation

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie'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 several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

About AbbVie, AbbVie'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 several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

The Policy Lead is responsible for driving delivery of the affiliate policy strategy, with the objective of shaping a favourable policy and environment. During a 12 month Max Term Contract, you will develop meaningful relationships with Medicines Australia and other relevant external stakeholders and maintain strong networks across affiliate functions, above-country teams, and senior leadership, translating complex policy landscapes into actionable strategic insights that support AbbVie's broader business and reimbursement objectives.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the policy project team to ensure a sustainable model of monitoring, scanning and prioritising issues.
• Co-ordinate and drive development of policy positions and lead proactive projects and strategic initiatives to further AbbVie’s policy priorities.
• Lead and co-ordinate Government and other consultation responses on priority policy issues.
• Engage in relevant market access and pipeline-related activities to support reimbursement strategy and submissions while contributing insights relating to broader policy issues.
• Support the delivery of advocacy projects in collaboration with Corporate Affairs and cross functional teams aligned to strategic priorities.
• Maintain a deep understanding of current and emerging policy trends through engagement with external stakeholders and support translation into strategic insights.
• Support the preparation and delivery of policy-related briefings for internal stakeholders including AMT, affiliate functions, and above-country as required.
• Build and maintain effective internal networks to ensure alignment of AbbVie policy positions and drive execution of strategic initiatives.
• Participate in Medicines Australia and multi-company task force initiatives where relevant.
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per Allergan’s policies and procedures.
• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and always promote a safe work environment.
• Adhere to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to identify policy issues and develop strategic policy positions.
• Ability to transform evidence into policy and associated advocacy.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong teamwork/collaboration skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Experience working in policy development and advocacy.
• Ability to translate external policy settings into AbbVie strategy and business impact.
• Knowledge of the Australian political system, health policy landscape and factors that influence policy direction and reform.
• Working knowledge of public policy cycles, including public policy institutions and instruments.
• Strong knowledge of the AU market access and pricing system and knowledge of international access systems.

Flexibility and Availability

In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognize and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing [e-mail] or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.
• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
• Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers.
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws.
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law.
• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal.
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion.

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.

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