Strategic Corporate & Government Affairs Lead, Healthcare

AstraZeneca plc; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AstraZeneca plc in Portugal invites a seasoned leader to drive an integrated Corporate & Government Affairs program. You will align policy, partnerships, and reputation to unlock patient access and shape the pricing environment.

Reporting to the Country President and sitting on the Country Leadership Team, you will lead a team of approximately seven direct and indirect reports, delivering measurable outcomes with commercial acumen and ethical governance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Communications, Healthcare Management, Business, Economics, or related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Corporate Affairs, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Communications, or Healthcare Policy, preferably in pharma/healthcare.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, execute, and refine a Corporate & Government Affairs strategy aligned to company priorities and Portuguese healthcare context, including AI and digital tools integration.
• Act as strategic adviser to the Country President and Leadership Team on policy, engagement, reputation, external affairs and hospital partnerships.
• Monitor legislation, regulatory developments, and geopolitical trends; lead evidence-based advocacy for pricing policy reform and patient outcomes.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with government bodies, regulators, hospitals, patient groups, professional societies, academia, NGOs, and media.

Conocimientos

Public policy

Healthcare policy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Media relations

Change management

Bilingual (Portuguese/English)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

AstraZeneca plc in Portugal invites a seasoned leader to drive an integrated Corporate & Government Affairs program. You will align policy, partnerships, and reputation to unlock patient access and shape the pricing environment.

Reporting to the Country President and sitting on the Country Leadership Team, you will lead a team of approximately seven direct and indirect reports, delivering measurable outcomes with commercial acumen and ethical governance.