Ph3Executive Director Policy, Strategic Market Initiatives Therapeutic Areas /h3 pWe are seeking a seasoned and strategic Executive Director to work closely with the Associate Vice President (AVP), Europe Canada Hub Leader, to lead and advise its Public Policy efforts in two primary ways. /p h3Position Overview /h3 pThis new position will be based in the company’s policy office in the EU district of Brussels, Belgium. Frequent external face‑to‑face engagements with policy‑makers and stakeholders in Brussels will be regularly required. The Executive Director will join two other Executive Directors in the AVP’s Leadership Team that lead overall quality, prioritization and coordination across the Europe Canada policy agenda, as well as talent development for the Europe Canada Hub. The role includes direct management of two policy directors, with oversight of other Hub team members as required. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liSupports public policy strategic initiatives across the region, particularly in response to a changing and challenging operating environment landscape. Together with the AVP, shapes and aligns strategy, policy positions, and action plans for priority products and high‑impact policy issues. /li liEnsures alignment and coordination with Global Public Policy colleagues for selected therapeutic areas and shares important market insights to shape the global strategy. /li liLeads policy prioritization and planning efforts, including impact tracking, policy analysis and preparation of executive briefing materials. /li liPartners with the AVP, his Leadership Team and Policy Heads in specific markets to craft clear public policy positions and strategic ‘asks’ for use by senior leaders and spokespeople. /li liAdvocates the Company’s policy positions with EU institutions and organizations, either directly or through coordination with internal teams, while aligning national‑level efforts with broader EU advocacy, including engagement with EFPIA and Brussels‑based stakeholders. /li liFosters exchange of relevant information among stakeholders, builds alliances and consensus around processes and resources to drive toward common objectives. /li liCollaborates cross‑functionally with internal teams, including brand, market planning, regulatory, clinical research and corporate affairs, to deliver integrated, high‑impact policy initiatives. /li /ul h3Organizational Leadership /h3 ul liSupports the development of policy capabilities and talent across the region. /li liCollaborates with Policy Heads in specific markets to guide and activate the Company’s European policy network, serving as a catalyst for change aligned with business priorities. /li liFocuses on core competencies needed in policy teams, sharing best practices, training and addressing gaps. /li liFacilitates effective interactions within the Europe Canada Hub and other internal divisions, including global therapeutic area policy, to ensure alignment and integration. /li liBuilds relationships internally and externally that promote learning, obtain results and strengthen alliances with other internal functions. /li liEngages with and advises internal and external business partners with differing expectations and objectives. /li /ul h3Environmental Analysis and Networking /h3 ul liContinuously monitors policy and legislative developments in key markets and EU institutions, anticipating emerging issues, sharing insights with business leadership cross‑functionally and identifying opportunities to shape the external environment in alignment with company product portfolio and product pipeline. /li liAnticipates and evaluates future market needs and trends related to policy priorities in collaboration with relevant internal colleagues (e.g. Market Access, Regulatory affairs, key markets and Global Public Policy). /li liEstablishes and maintains a broad network of relationships with key stakeholders in national markets both within and outside the Company. /li /ul h3Job Dimensions /h3 ul liThis office‑based role involves regional travel and may include occasional visits to global HQ. Work location is the Company’s Brussels Policy office in Belgium (Rue du Commerce 31). /li /ul h3Experience And Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree required; higher‑level degree candidates preferred. /li liExtensive experience in public policy or government affairs within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Proven experience in therapeutic areas, including influence on policy and legislative processes nationally and/or regionally. /li liStrong cross‑functional leader with deep knowledge of the Company’s therapeutic areas, pipeline and portfolio (internal candidates) or similar experience in another pharmaceutical company (external candidates). Experience in aligning patient‑centric strategies with business priorities. /li liExecutive Director who can set direction, shape strategy and navigate political complexity, rather than operating primarily at a detailed or transactional level. /li liStrong people‑management skills and experience, ability to inspire and lead transformation initiatives and achieve results, influence with and without authority, and contribute toward a common agenda with defined action. /li liExperience working across culturally diverse and matrixed teams with a high degree of collaboration. Success requires a collaborative leadership style, grounded in trust, integrity, professionalism, sound judgment and diplomacy. /li liSkilled in policy and communications, including strategic planning, prioritization, stakeholder engagement and change management. /li liAbility to master complex policy, regulatory and legislative issues, think creatively and develop innovative strategies and solutions. /li liStrategic partner to senior leadership, combining operational execution with a strong business and outcomes‑driven mindset. /li liExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility, advocate internally and externally, and manage complex stakeholder relationships. /li liProven ability to lead in dynamic environments, with strong project‑management skills, agility and a solution‑oriented, global perspective. /li liSelf‑starter with innovative spirit, highly effective at proactively identifying policy risks and opportunities and identifying new ways to address policy challenges. /li liFluent in English (written and verbal); additional language proficiency relevant to Europe Canada markets is an asset. /li /ul h3Required Skills /h3 ul liCoalition Management /li liGovernment Relations /li liHealth Equity /li liHealth Technology Assessment (HTA) /li liLegislative Issues /li liMedia Relations /li liPeople Leadership /li liPolicy Development /li liPublic Health Policy Development /li liPublic Policy Analysis /li liPublic Relations (PR) Management /li liPublic Speaking /li liRegulatory Development /li liResults‑Oriented /li liStrategic Planning /li /ul h3Preferred Skills /h3 ul liCurrent employees apply here /li liCurrent contingent workers apply here /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr