Government Affairs and Policy Manager

3 weeks ago


الرياض, Saudi Arabia GSK Full time

**Site Name**: Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
**Posted Date**: Jan 22 2025
**Job Purpose**:
**The Government Affairs and Policy Manager**will be responsible for developing and executing GSK's government relations and public policy strategies in Saudi Arabia. This role will focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with key government stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to advance GSK's business objectives and ensure a favorable policy environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Government Relations**:

- Develop and implement comprehensive government relations strategies to support GSK's business goals in Saudi Arabia.
- Identify and engage with key government stakeholders, including ministries, regulatory authorities, and other relevant public sector entities.
- Monitor and analyze political, legislative, and regulatory developments that could impact GSK's operations.

**Policy Advocacy**:

- Advocate for GSK's positions on key policy issues, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public tenders.
- Prepare policy briefs, position papers, and other advocacy materials to influence policy decisions.
- Represent GSK in industry associations, working groups, and coalitions to shape policy discussions.

**Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, policymakers, and influencers.
- Organize and participate in meetings, conferences, and events to promote GSK's interests and enhance the company's visibility.
- Facilitate communication between GSK and government stakeholders to address regulatory and policy issues.

**Regulatory Affairs**:

- Collaborate with GSK's regulatory affairs team to ensure compliance with local regulations and facilitate product approvals.
- Provide insights and guidance on regulatory changes and their potential impact on GSK's business.

**Healthcare Transformation Insight**:

- Understand the healthcare transformation in Saudi Arabia and its implications on GSK's business.
- Stay up to date with regard to policies and reforms in Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector.
- Provide strategic advice on how to navigate and leverage these changes to benefit GSK.

**Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement**:

- Create a comprehensive stakeholder map considering GSK's business interests.
- Develop and execute an engagement plan with key stakeholders to advance GSK's objectives.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships and collaborations with the government and other key players.

**Partnership Development**:

- Develop and execute partnership ideas with government entities to support GSK's strategic goals.
- Foster collaborations that enhance GSK's presence and impact in the healthcare sector.

**External Representation**:

- Act as the focal point for GSK with US chambers and other organizations to serve GSK's objectives.
- Represent GSK in external forums, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic priorities.

**Tender Business Sustainability**:

- Sustain GSK's tender business by ensuring compliance with license to operate government mandates.
- Work closely with relevant internal teams to ensure all tender requirements are met and maintained.

**Internal Collaboration**:

- Work closely with GSK's local and regional teams, including commercial, legal, and government affairs, to align government affairs and policy initiatives with business objectives.
- Provide strategic advice and updates to senior management on government relations and policy matters.
- Coordinate with Emerging markets government affairs and policy teams to ensure consistency and alignment.

**Key Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, law, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- An advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD) is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related role, preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of the political and regulatory landscape in Saudi Arabia.
- Proven track record of successful government relations and policy advocacy.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials and other key stakeholders.
- Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

**Other Job-Related Skills/Background**:
List any licenses, certificates, registrations, or any relevant job skill or abilities not covered in Educational Background or Job-Related Experience sections above that are required for the job.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strategic thinking
- Negotiation and lobbying skills
- Analytical and research capabilities
- Understanding of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry regulations
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and policymakers
- Knowledge of public policy and regulatory processes
- Problem-solving and critical thinki



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