Government Affairs Lead, Gulf

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** Career Category
** Government Affairs## ##
** Job Description
**** Purpose of the role
** An exciting opportunity reporting to Amgen Gulf GM to lead and deliver our Pharma Government Affairs strategy across priority brands and strategic projects, as well as coordinating Amgen engagement with trade associations.

This is a highly visible role, working with senior leaders across the business and requires the ability to understand the commercial implications of public policy.

The purpose of this role is to lead the Governmental affairs for Amgen Gulf towards engaging with all influencing key healthcare stakeholders and policy makers in the Gulf and across the key sectors. The role will develop and execute engagement supportive strategies with public policymakers, enhance Amgen reputation and establish relationships with trade associations. this role will build relationships with policymakers and develop an advocacy plan to disseminate clear, well-cadenced policy and regulatory recommendations advocating on behalf of Amgen Gulf.

In addition, this role will be part of a community of in-market (AMCHAM, RPCC, …) advocacy leaders sharing policies, approaches, and best practice for their own stakes.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Develop Stakeholder Engagement Approach:
*** Developing policy positions and government affairs programs aimed at delivering a favorable business environment and maximizing patient access to Amgen medicines in the Gulf.
* Building stakeholder map in consultation with VA&P, Medical and BUs Leadership teams to ensure all interested parties are fully involved, to the relevant degree Developing clear and common approach to engaging with and influencing key stakeholders across the Gulf.
* Supporting and briefing GM and LT  leaders on external meetings
* Gaining buy-in of the approach and the key messages with the LT Team and Extended Leadership team.
* Close partnership and alignment with the VAP Lead & keeping the Leadership team abreast of impact, advancements, challenges, and effectives of the strategy on a regular basis.
* Interface with other Group field teams stakeholders to align on tactical and customized approach.
** Analyze and Interpret Policies:
*** Mapping policy makers and policy influences across each of the sectors and Authorities (MOHAP, DOH, DHA, ESH, EDE, PAG), hand in hand with V&A lead.
* Mapping policy making decision structures in each of the Authorities.
* Understanding policies that may positively or negatively impact Amgen’s business strategy.
* Analyzing these policies and understand how we need to influence and who we need to influence.
* Developing key messaging to influence policy makers, policy influences and regulatory audiences ensuring these messages are in line with the tone and priorities of Gulf  vision.
* Cascading this messaging internally to raise awareness and ensure those who need to be informed are fully aware of all necessary information and approach.
** Develop a Community of Advocacy Leaders:
*** Building relationships with the key advocacy leaders across pharma sector environment.
* Develop a community of practice with this group to help with sharing of best practice, supporting each other.
* Identifying gaps of advocacy in any of the territories and working with local business leaders to develop a method of fulfilling local needs (through capability building internally or utilization of external support).
** Communicate and Influence:
*** Build an effective external network of support to enable this advocacy strategy.
* Build a strong network of stakeholders for Amgen Gulf
* Identify the enablers and blockers to the delivery of the advocacy strategy.
* Critically assess the impact of influence across each of the sectors and authorities and agree, with LT  actions to improve.
** The Candidate
*** 10-15 years’ experience in the Pharma sector in external affairs area with proven ability, and unmistakable evidence of success in these roles. Supporting academic standing with a degree / masters in a related subject would be desirable.
* Demonstrated experience in and a passion for Sustainability and pharma transformation, and the stakeholders involved in this…