Head - Government Programs (South Asia)

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• Provide support to Cepheid South Asia GM and business leaders on interactions with regulators government healthcare officials, Strategic developers and policy makers and senior officials in public or private health systems by leading and driving new concepts with South Asia leader, and other related functions (regulatory, legal, Marketing, communications etc.), to integrate Government Affairs into strategic marketing plans.

• Monitor, analyze and advise on the potential impact of key political, economic trends / developments; and lead the development of molecular diagnostic solutions in the country and share recommendations to address as required and stay abreast of policy and legislative developments and help update and educate organization on such developments.

• Identify and develop appropriate long-term strategies to support company goals to    position it as a strategic partner in the healthcare sector in India and adjoining markets  and establish a credible profile for Cepheid with relevant policy makers and influencers (politicians, government officials, health system leaders and officials, NGOs, academics, etc.).

• Work across all levels of the different regional and global teams for Cepheid to ensure consistent positions and approaches on issues pertinent to the Opco’s, in consideration of a structured Government Affairs approach (Monitoring, Information & Analysis, Strategic consideration, Policy, influencing) and also represent Cepheid  at trade events and other key industry associations in India and create a strategy to engage and manage external consultants as needed

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