Corporate Communication and Government Affairs (Head)

Michael Page; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 1.200.000.000 - 1.800.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Indonesia is seeking a Corporate Communications & Government Affairs (Head) to join their leadership team. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in corporate communications and government affairs within the pharmaceutical industry. The successful candidate will develop strategic communication plans, manage media relations, and oversee government affairs to enhance corporate reputation and stakeholder trust. This position offers an inclusive and collaborative environment focused on impactful initiatives.

Benefits

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Opportunity to drive meaningful initiatives

Work with a market-leading organization

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Corporate Communications or Government Affairs.
• Proven leadership experience, engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of regulatory landscape in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate communications plans.
• Lead corporate reputation-building initiatives.
• Manage media relations and crisis communications.
• Oversee government affairs strategy.

Skills

Corporate Communications

Government Affairs

Stakeholder Engagement

Crisis Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership

Digital Communication

Media Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Global Company with Strong Reputation
• Inclusive and Collaborative Environment

About Our Client

We are partnering with a globally renowned pharmaceutical company to appoint a Corporate Communications & Government Affairs (Head) to join their leadership team in Indonesia.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic corporate communications plans to support business objectives, promote company reputation, and ensure alignment with global brand and messaging.
• Lead corporate reputation-building initiatives, including sustainability campaigns, community outreach, and public policy positioning, to enhance stakeholder trust and brand equity.
• Serve as the company's lead spokesperson, managing media relations, press engagement, and crisis communications with speed and sensitivity.
• Oversee government affairs strategy, including regulatory engagement, stakeholder mapping, and maintaining trusted relationships with policymakers, ministries, local regulators, and industry bodies.
• Proactively manage policy advocacy efforts by identifying regulatory risks/opportunities, crafting strategic positions, and influencing the external environment in alignment with business goals.
• Engage with industry associations, NGOs, and key opinion leaders to build coalitions, gather market intelligence, and shape the company's policy and public affairs agenda.
• Partner closely with regional and global teams to ensure consistent messaging, brand alignment, and responsiveness to global corporate directives.
• Lead the development of digital communications strategies, including social media campaigns, executive visibility, and digital storytelling that resonate with diverse stakeholders.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing Corporate Affairs team, fostering cross-functional collaboration with internal departments including Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and HR.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the President Director and executive leadership, providing counsel on reputational risks, public perception, and external communication strategies.

The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Corporate Communications, Government/Public Affairs, or External Relations within highly regulated industries, ideally in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Proven leadership experience, with a successful track record of managing teams and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders at national and regional levels.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape in Indonesia, including experience engaging with government bodies, health authorities, industry associations, and NGOs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute high-impact advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies, including policy shaping, coalition building, and risk mitigation.
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and visual), with experience handling media relations, crisis communication, and executive-level messaging.
• Solid grasp of digital communication platforms, including corporate use of social media, digital storytelling, and influencer engagement to drive public perception.
• Experience leading sustainability, ESG, or corporate social responsibility initiatives is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed, global environment, effectively collaborating with regional and global corporate affairs teams.
• Strategic thinker with high emotional intelligence, business acumen, and the ability to operate with agility, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

What's on Offer

Why Join:

• Be part of a market-leading global organization with a trusted legacy in healthcare innovation.
• Work within an inclusive, collaborative, and purpose-driven culture.
• Drive impact through meaningful corporate initiatives that contribute to better health outcomes.