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Experience
8 - 13 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy(Pharmacy), Master of Pharmacy(Pharmacy)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
The Public Policy Associate Director is responsible for shaping, executing, and advancing AstraZeneca s policy and advocacy strategy in support of the business unit s portfolio and objectives. Reporting to the Gulf Corporate Affairs Director, this leadership role focuses on analyzing and influencing the external policy environment, identifying opportunities and risks, and guiding the organization s engagement with critical stakeholders. The position works cross-functionally with commercial, medical, regulatory, and government affairs colleagues to support patient access, drive business priorities, and ensure alignment with AstraZeneca s mission and values.
What you ll do
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the policy landscape affecting AstraZeneca s disease products, anticipating emerging trends and regulatory changes.
- Monitor relevant legislation, regulations, and advocacy activities to ensure compliance and proactively address potential risks to the business unit s interests.
- Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policy and advocacy projects that advance therapeutic access, reimbursement, and innovation for the respective therapy area(s).
- Assess and grow internal policy shaping capabilities, with a particular focus on ensuring alignment between national priorities and our therapy area-specific objectives.
- Ensuring Gulf policy strategies are aligned with AstraZeneca s global policy framework and contribute to broader corporate affairs strategy and must wins.
- Build and sustain relationships with key external stakeholders, including policymakers, senior government officials, patient advocacy groups, medical societies, NGOs, and industry associations.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between policy priorities and business goals. Act as a subject matter expert for policy-related input into regulatory submissions, market access, and lifecycle management.
- Develop impactful policy position statements, white papers, briefings, and other communication materials for internal and external audiences.
- Track and report key policy and advocacy outcomes, supporting continuous improvement in strategy and execution.
Desired Candidate Profile
Essential for the role
- Bachelor s degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related discipline required; Master s degree in Public Policy, Health Economics, or a relevant field strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in healthcare policy, government affairs, or advocacy roles, with proven success in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sector.
- Experience influencing public policy at national and/or international levels, including shaping legislative and regulatory frameworksb.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and reimbursement environments relevant to AstraZeneca s therapy areas.
- Familiarity with market access, pricing, and reimbursement challenges in innovative therapeutics.
- Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Strategic thinker, results-oriented, and adept at navigating ambiguous and evolving policy environments.
- Ability to represent AstraZeneca externally with credibility and impact.
- High agility in stakeholder management and consensus-building across diverse groups.
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Keywords
- Public Policy Associate Director
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Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd.
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