Senior Policy & Government Relations Strategist

MSD Italia; Roma; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

MSD Italia in Rome, within the Policy & Communications Department, seeks a proactive Public Affairs professional to support the Associate Director, Policy & Government Relations in advancing policy priorities and institutional engagement.

The role involves monitoring national and EU policy developments, coordinating meetings with government officials, developing advocacy strategies, drafting policy documents, and strengthening relationships with stakeholders across healthcare and life sciences

Competenze

• Experience in Public Affairs, Government Relations, Advocacy, and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Strong understanding of Italian and European political and regulatory environments.
• Experience drafting position papers, briefing materials, and policy analyses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Monitor the political, policy, and institutional landscape at national and European levels, identifying potential opportunities and risks for the organization.
• Support institutional relations activities with key stakeholders involved in legislative, regulatory, and policy-making processes.
• Contribute to the planning, organization, and coordination of meetings with government officials, policymakers, regulators, and institutional stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and execution of public affairs and advocacy strategies aligned with corporate priorities.
• Support the organization of institutional communication initiatives, including workshops, conferences, roundtables, and stakeholder events.
• Draft strategic policy documents, position papers, briefing materials, and institutional communications.
• Analyze legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors.
• Contribute to legislative drafting activities and the preparation of policy proposals and consultation responses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of policy and advocacy initiatives.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with relevant external organizations, trade associations, and institutional partners.

Conoscenze

Public policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Legislative affairs

Regulatory affairs

Strong communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Italian and English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, Law, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

MSD Italia in Rome, within the Policy & Communications Department, seeks a proactive Public Affairs professional to support the Associate Director, Policy & Government Relations in advancing policy priorities and institutional engagement.

The role involves monitoring national and EU policy developments, coordinating meetings with government officials, developing advocacy strategies, drafting policy documents, and strengthening relationships with stakeholders across healthcare and life sciences