Policy Strategy Lead, Health Policy & Insights

AstraZeneca plc; Şişli; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Şişli, Turkey, is seeking a policy intelligence professional to support therapeutic priorities with evidence synthesis and strategic insights. You will monitor policy developments, craft briefs, and contribute to advocacy materials for senior stakeholders.

Required: Bachelor’s in Economics or related field, 4+ years in policy research, and strong English communication. Collaboration across Medical, Market Access, and Marketing is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, International Relations, or related social sciences; advanced degree in Health Policy/Economics, Public Administration, or Data Analytics preferred.
• +4 years experience in policy research, health economics, impact evaluation, or strategy analysis; familiarity with healthcare sector dynamics and regulatory environments.
• Analytical writing and synthesis skills; experience producing briefs, position documents, insight reports, and talking points.
• Strategic thinking and prioritization: ability to manage multiple agendas, set priorities, and deliver on time.
• Proficiency in presentation development and data visualization (advanced Excel/PowerPoint; Power BI or similar preferred).
• Strong collaboration across disciplines; ability to tailor content to senior stakeholder expectations.
• Detail orientation and results-focused work style.
• Advanced English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Policy intelligence and monitoring: track policy and market developments in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, sustainability, and digital health; monitor agendas and regulatory changes.
• Analysis and evidence generation: assess global best practices; provide methodological support; prepare impact analyses and risk assessments.
• Insights and reporting: produce concise policy briefs, position summaries, and insight reports; draft call-to-action notes and internal briefs.
• Advocacy and campaign support: contribute to policy campaigns, stakeholder engagements, and external positioning; map stakeholders and measure influence.
• Health system research: conduct literature reviews, data collection/synthesis, and benchmarking for health system performance studies.
• Collaboration and coordination: work with Medical, Market Access, and Marketing; support external platforms and NGO groups.

Skills

Policy research

Data analysis

Policy writing

Stakeholder mgmt

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Advanced degree in Health Policy

Tools

Power BI

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Şişli, Turkey, is seeking a policy intelligence professional to support therapeutic priorities with evidence synthesis and strategic insights. You will monitor policy developments, craft briefs, and contribute to advocacy materials for senior stakeholders.

Required: Bachelor’s in Economics or related field, 4+ years in policy research, and strong English communication. Collaboration across Medical, Market Access, and Marketing is essential for success.