Public Policy Executive, İstanbul & Ankara

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

Job Description

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

Join a place built on innovation and creativity. Where different views and perspectives are welcomed and valued. An environment that champions inclusion, and teams that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve.

Purpose:

Develop policy intelligence, evidence synthesis, and strategic insights that support the company’s therapeutic priorities and reputation objectives; inform advocacy priorities and health system sustainability strategies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, International Relations, or related social sciences; advanced degree in Health Policy/Economics, Public Administration, or Data Analytics preferred.
• Experience: +4 years experience in policy research, health economics, impact evaluation, or strategy analysis; familiarity with healthcare sector dynamics and regulatory environments.
• Analytical and writing: Strong 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.
• Presentation and visualization: Proficiency in presentation development and data visualization (advanced Excel/PowerPoint; Power BI or similar preferred).
• Communication and stakeholder awareness: Effective collaboration across disciplines; ability to tailor content to senior stakeholder expectations.
• Detail orientation and delivery focus: Analytical, proactive, and results-oriented working style.
• Language: Advanced English; strong clarity in written and verbal communication.

Performance indicators:

• Timely publication of policy briefs and insight reports; internal actioning rate.
• Accuracy and predictive value of stakeholder and regulatory monitoring outputs.
• Measured impact of analytical inputs to advocacy and campaign content.
• Utilization and influence of research and benchmarking contributions in project outcomes.Full compliance with ethics and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Policy intelligence and monitoring: Continuously track policy and market developments across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, sustainability, and digital health; monitor national and global agendas, stakeholder movements, and regulatory changes.
• Analysis and evidence generation: Assess global best practices, comparative policy models, and international case studies; provide methodological support to evidence-development activities; prepare impact analyses and risk/opportunity assessments.
• Insights and reporting: Produce concise policy briefs, position summaries, and insight reports; draft clear “call to action” notes and internal briefs; contribute analytical input to message frameworks and talking points.
• Advocacy and campaign support: Provide analytical contributions to policy campaigns, stakeholder engagements, and external positioning; support stakeholder mapping, influence plans, and measurement frameworks.
• Health system research: Contribute literature reviews, data collection/synthesis, and benchmarking to research projects focused on health system performance and sustainability.
• Collaboration and coordination: Work cross-functionally with Medical, Market Access, and Marketing; provide content support to external platforms and NGO working groups as needed.

Why AstraZeneca?

A high performing team, we are united and motivated by our shared purpose – to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We come to work each day to make a difference – to patients, society and our company. In our work we aim to bring wider benefits to society – building healthy communities and limiting our impact on the planet. We are committed to leading the quest to meet rising global demand for effective healthcare. The shared creativity through both internal and external collaboration unlocks challenges and brings new solutions. You will be valued. Not only for your unique contribution, skills and background, but because we recognise people are our greatest asset. Here we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Where can I find out more?

• Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
• Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazenecaturkiyekariyer/
• Visit ourCareers Website: https://www.astrazeneca.com.tr/farkli-dusunen-ezber-bozan-deger-yaratan.html

Date Posted

24-Eyl-2026

Closing Date

30-Eki-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.