Senior Manager, UK Policy and Public Affairs

Cpl Healthcare; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for UK Policy and Public Affairs. This pivotal role involves leading the development and delivery of impactful campaigns that promote innovation within the life sciences sector. You will engage with key stakeholders, providing strategic counsel to senior business leaders while shaping the future of UK healthcare. Your expertise in public policy and strong communication skills will be crucial in navigating complex political landscapes. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive positive change and enhance the organization's reputation in the healthcare arena.

Qualifications

• Passionate about politics and public policy with a strong interest in UK affairs.
• Demonstrable experience providing strategic counsel to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Policy and Public Affairs campaigns to support innovation.
• Build relationships with government and public policymakers.

Skills

Political Awareness

Public Policy Knowledge

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Influencing Skills

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Counsel

Self-Starter

Education

Experience in Public Policy

Background in Politics or Healthcare

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager, UK Policy and Public Affairs

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Tadworth (hybrid)

Rate: £44.19 per hour

The post holder will:

1. Lead development and delivery of Policy and Public Affairs campaigns in support of establishing a UK life sciences eco-system that promotes innovation and protects Pfizer’s licence to operate.
2. Undertake external engagement and build relationships with UK Government, Parliament, and the wider public policymaking community in support of key strategic priorities.
3. Provide deep political and healthcare insights and strategic counsel to business leaders as well as prioritising areas of greatest impact.
4. Be a thought leader, developing new ideas and impactful messaging about the future of UK healthcare and life sciences.
5. Be a trusted adviser to senior business leaders on the healthcare and life sciences political and policy environment.

Key accountabilities:

1. Deliver a co-ordinated programme of work in collaboration with the wider UK Policy and Public Affairs team.
2. Work closely with all parts of the Pfizer business, including Business Units, R&D, Access & Value, Medical Affairs, and Global Policy and Public Affairs to develop policy frameworks and propositions.
3. Work in close alignment with the External Communications, Global Health and Social Impact, and Patient Advocacy teams to ensure a coherent, truly integrated approach to external engagement in the UK.
4. Work closely with relevant colleagues to develop Pfizer positions/propositions that support a favourable medicines access environment – short, medium and long-term needs.
5. Build long-term advocacy amongst a diverse range of stakeholders including: Government, NHS, DHSC, DSIT, DBT, Parliamentarians, devolved nations, patient groups, third party policy groups (e.g. think tanks), trade associations, the academic, clinical and science communities.
6. Ensure UK Management Forum, UK Corporate Affairs Leadership Team and Global colleagues have timely awareness of policy developments, related positions and activities.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

1. Passionate about politics and public policy – and its ability to create positive outcomes for society.
2. Strong interest in the major societal, political and public policy themes shaping UK and global affairs today.
3. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
4. Understanding of working within a matrix structure and internal paths to influencing, with ability to facilitate successful working relationships with the wider business.
5. Demonstrable experience providing strategic counsel to senior business, political, or healthcare leaders.
6. Pro-active, self-starter able to work with minimal day to day supervision.
7. High impact influencing and negotiating skills.
8. Maintain strict compliance with all applicable policies and laws, especially those related to interactions with government officials.

Desired:

1. Significant knowledge of the UK healthcare and business policy systems and processes in which UK healthcare and life sciences companies operate.
2. Experience in the public policy arena, from a background such as politics, healthcare, civil service, think tank, public affairs agency, life sciences industry.
3. A strong and wide-ranging network of key stakeholders within the UK policy and political landscape, with a high level of understanding of UK political and Parliamentary process.
4. High level of understanding of how to use internal and external communication channels to shape the environment and build/protect organisational reputation.
5. An understanding of how to develop public policy positions, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
6. Experience working within multi-stakeholder platforms, such as trade associations, to build policy positions and influence change.
7. Experience of commissioning work from external agencies.

Organisational Context:

Reports to the Senior Director, UK Policy and Public Affairs.