Poland Government Affairs Lead — Policy & Access

AbbVie; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Poland is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to lead external engagement with government policymakers and key stakeholders. You will shape policy environments, monitor regulatory developments, and drive strategies for sustainable patient access to innovative medicines.

You will collaborate with Market Access, Medical, Legal, Communications, and Commercial teams to ensure compliant, coordinated advocacy and representation in external forums.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field such as public policy, law, political science, economics, public administration, health policy, or a related discipline
• 5–8 years of professional experience in environments directly involved in public policy shaping, preferably within public institutions, ministerial or parliamentary offices, political advisory roles, regulatory bodies, trade associations, think tanks, media, or other policy-facing organizations
• Strong strategic mindset and business acumen with analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills
• Demonstrated exposure to policymaking, stakeholder influence, and public affairs dynamics; experience in pharma is not essential
• Strong understanding of policy development processes, institutional decision-making, and stakeholder landscapes, ideally within the Polish context
• Proven ability to build and maintain credible relationships with senior stakeholders across government, public sector, and broader policy ecosystems
• Strong strategic communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, credible, and compliant messages
• Demonstrated capability in stakeholder management, issue analysis, and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization while managing multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion
• Fluency in English at executive/business level

Responsibilities

• Shape the external policy environment
• Develop and execute government affairs strategies that contribute to a predictable, patient-centered, and innovation-friendly policy and regulatory environment in Poland.
• Influence healthcare policy and legislation
• Monitor, analyze, and engage on key policy, legislative, and regulatory developments that may impact patient access, market conditions, and AbbVie’s long-term business objectives
• Support sustainable access to innovation
• Contribute to efforts that strengthen the value and recognition of innovative medicines within the healthcare system and support sustainable access frameworks in a changing reimbursement environment
• Drive strategic stakeholder engagement
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key external stakeholders, including government institutions, policymakers, healthcare authorities, trade associations, and other relevant opinion leaders
• Provide policy and stakeholder intelligence
• Maintain a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, stakeholder priorities, and emerging policy trends to inform strategic decision-making and identify risks and opportunities early
• Shape advocacy priorities and issue management
• Proactively identify strategic issues, develop advocacy positions, and support targeted engagement plans that advance AbbVie’s business and policy objectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally
• Work closely with Market Access, Medical, Legal, Communications, and Commercial teams to ensure aligned messaging, coordinated planning, and compliant execution of external affairs activities
• Represent AbbVie externally
• Represent AbbVie in relevant external forums, industry platforms, and stakeholder dialogues, ensuring the company is seen as a credible, constructive, and trusted partner
• Contribute to strategic prioritization and decision-making
• Support the affiliate in balancing short-term and long-term priorities, translating policy developments into actionable recommendations, and identifying the most effective strategic trade-offs
• Leverage regional and global best practices
• Share local insights and contribute to the broader regional and global government affairs network, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and access to best practices

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

University degree in public policy or related field

Job description

AbbVie in Poland is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to lead external engagement with government policymakers and key stakeholders. You will shape policy environments, monitor regulatory developments, and drive strategies for sustainable patient access to innovative medicines.

You will collaborate with Market Access, Medical, Legal, Communications, and Commercial teams to ensure compliant, coordinated advocacy and representation in external forums.