UK & Ireland Government Affairs Leader

Gilead Sciences Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Greater London seeks a Government Affairs leader to develop a high-performing team and shape key policy debates. The candidate should have extensive experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include leading strategy development and managing relationships with stakeholders to enhance the company’s government affairs efforts. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of executing on advocacy strategies and managing cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience of establishing external stakeholder groups for policy goals.
• Track record of implementing defined outcomes in government affairs roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high performing Government Affairs team.
• Shape policy debates in areas of interest for the company.
• Develop strategies to enhance Gilead's government affairs agenda.

Skills

Excellent drafting, writing, and interpersonal communications skills

Strong team player

Exceptional influencing skills

Advanced skills in government affairs

Effective relationships with healthcare and policy community

Strategic thinker

Cross-functional team management

Job description

A leading biotechnology company in Greater London seeks a Government Affairs leader to develop a high-performing team and shape key policy debates. The candidate should have extensive experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include leading strategy development and managing relationships with stakeholders to enhance the company’s government affairs efforts. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of executing on advocacy strategies and managing cross-functional teams.