Associate Director - Government Affairs - META
Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates Category Business Job Type Full Time Regular Job Id R-80928
JOB DESCRIPTION At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Position Title: Associate Director Government Affairs - META
Job Function: Corporate Affairs
Supervisor: META CA Head
Position Description: Associate Director Government Affairs - META will be responsible for implementing public policy and external engagement strategies to support the META business objectives, patient access across our portfolio and to shape the policy environment.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
Responsible for GCC focusing on UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. Create a market environment in which the benefits of our innovative products are recognized, and these are made available to affected patients as quickly as possible. Support Corporate Affairs in developing a positive external perception of Lilly's commitment and positioning with various stakeholders in the public, social, medical and political sectors in a targeted manner. Driving local engagements by developing, deepening and leveraging relationships with stakeholders and payers from the different countries. Capable of providing and influencing decisions between Lilly and external partners on public policy issues that align with Lilly’s business objectives. Serve as the primary company representative regarding company issues with government stakeholders. Actively engage and mobilize local, US, and international industry and business trade associations across the GCC in a way that aligns with Lilly’s business and public policy objectives. Lead and manage the activities of contract policy consultants and public relations firms within the region at various degrees in a way that support various Lilly business units. Engage with civic and community organizations in the region. Analyze and anticipate changes to public and private business environment in areas of direct responsibility for multiple geographies. Identify trends and stay abreast of the external environment for issues and actions that could affect present and future business opportunities. Drives Holistic approach aligning Lilly’s objectives to the national objectives and creating opportunities to partner focusing on key strategic areas (Cardiometabolic and Alzheimer’s disease focus). Clear understanding of external priorities and enablers to inform short- and long-term strategy for affiliates and help coordinate public policy and advocacy strategies across key META markets. Ensure constant interaction and coordination with various Lilly local, regional and IBU functions. Ensures GA/Policy strategy and programs aligned with Business needs. Enhance the Lilly brands by exemplifying Lilly values and brand characteristics. Closely work with Legal and Compliance functions to outline appropriate guardrails related to influencing the external environment.
Basic Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, law, communications or related fields. 10+ years of experience in government affairs or related advocacy experience.
Skills/Preferences:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Savvy understanding of commercial and business strategies. Ability to work across external boundaries and networks and complex internal matrix. Capability to lead in a dynamic environment and to solve complex problems with broad impact on public policy and Lilly’s business. Ability to lead through critical issues impacting the business Demonstrated success developing and implementing government affairs strategies and shaping issues campaigns. Proven success understanding, interacting with, partnering and influencing decisions of external stakeholders. Experience working with or on behalf of professional, advocacy, government or payer organizations or similar stakeholders. Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to manage projects, engage others and translate GA strategy into implementation tactics and capabilities Confirmed ability to influence others and lead without authority Excellent communication and relational skills across functional and geographic boundaries as well as across, up, and down the organizational ladder. Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated and politically sensitive environment. Deep knowledge and understanding of the Middle East political and economic fabric
Additional Preferences:
Experience working in the pharmaceutical/ healthcare industry, FMCG, or highly regulated industries a strong plus. Experience in political campaigning and/or advocacy positions a plus. Arabic language is a must.
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