Health Care Affairs Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Phone

iPad

Laptop

Medical care

Life insurance

Multisport card

MyBenefit cafeteria

Bonus system

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Health Care Affairs Manager to shape strategy and build stakeholder relations in Poland. You will guide external healthcare policy, support reimbursement processes, and work with Market Access and Communications to position Boehringer Ingelheim effectively.

6-7 years in healthcare PR/communications or policy, fluency in English and Polish, and a degree in public affairs or related field are required. MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years’ experience in health care market, communication, PR, media or marketing in pharma industry or consulting.
• Fluent English and Polish are mandatory in this role.
• MBA studies will be of additional value.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with key external stakeholders including governmental authorities, medical societies, and the media.
• Collaborate with industry organizations such as EU INFARMA and other policy groups.
• Work closely with Market Access, Public & Governmental Affairs, Patient Engagement, and Communications functions.
• Support optimal positioning of new products in the Polish market, including reimbursement processes and value arguments.
• Advise GM and Leadership Team on healthcare legislation to identify opportunities and risks.
• Enhance Boehringer Ingelheim’s reputation as a trusted partner among Polish stakeholders.
• Position Boehringer Ingelheim as a committed European organization through regional projects in Poland.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Polish

Healthcare market experience

Public affairs/PR/communication

Education

Degree in public affairs/communication/public health/public administration

Job description

This role focuses on developing and executing strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders to help create a favorable business environment for Boehringer Ingelheim in Poland. The position requires a strong understanding of the healthcare landscape and its impact on the pharmaceutical industry, supporting the business in shaping strategies that improve patient access to Boehringer Ingelheim medicines, both today and in the future. The role provides expert guidance on the external, legal, and healthcare environment, helping to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support informed business decision-making. It also involves building and maintaining trusted relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem.

The position

This role focuses on developing and executing strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders to help create a favorable business environment for Boehringer Ingelheim in Poland. The position requires a strong understanding of the healthcare landscape and its impact on the pharmaceutical industry, supporting the business in shaping strategies that improve patient access to Boehringer Ingelheim medicines, both today and in the future. The role provides expert guidance on the external, legal, and healthcare environment, helping to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support informed business decision-making. It also involves building and maintaining trusted relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem.

Tasks & responsibilities

As a Health Care Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Cooperating with key external stakeholders, including governmental authorities and organizations, medical societies, and the media
• Cooperating with pharmaceutical industry organizations such as EU INFARMA, Izba Gospodarcza Farmacja Polska, the Polish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK), Pracodawcy RP, and others
• Working closely with Market Access, Public & Governmental Affairs, Patient Engagement, and Communications functions
• Supporting the optimal positioning of new products in the Polish market, both in the private and reimbursed sectors. Supporting market access processes for Boehringer Ingelheim products to secure their favorable position on reimbursement lists and in NHF catalogues/programs through the implementation of relevant projects and the development of compelling value arguments
• Providing expertise and minimizing risks associated with the external healthcare environment in Poland. Advising the General Manager and Leadership Team on new healthcare legislation to ensure awareness of key opportunities and risks, enabling informed business decisions and timely responses to anticipated changes
• Enhancing the reputation of Boehringer Ingelheim and proactively positioning the company as a trusted partner among Polish stakeholders
• Positioning the company as a committed European organization and The One Health Company through the implementation of Boehringer Ingelheim's global and regional projects in the Polish market

About our future employee

You should have at least 6-7 years’ experience in the health care market, communication, P&R, media or marketing in pharma industry or consulting, with high interpersonal skills, ready to act in highly demanding and changeable environment.

Additionally, we are looking for:

• A degree in public affairs, communication, public health, public administration or similar to those is preferable. MBA studies will be of additional value
• In depth understanding of healthcare policy and issues facing the pharmaceutical industry
• Building strong business relationships with a network of policy makers, stakeholders on health care market and politicians from health care sector
• Ability to prioritize work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and in a team
• Maintain strict compliance with all applicable policies and laws, especially those related to interactions with government officials
• Fluent English and Polish are mandatory in this role

What we offer

• In this position, we offer employment based on a contract of employment, great possibilities of development and a bonus system
• Remuneration adequate to the level of experience and competence
• Independence in daily activities
• Company car, phone, iPad, laptop
• Opportunities for improvement and professional development
• Package of non-salary benefits (medical care, life insurance, Multisport card, MyBenefit cafeteria)

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com