The Government Affairs Manager is responsible for leading the Affiliates interaction with government entities regulatory bodies and policymakers. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to influence public policy in alignment with AbbVies strategic objectives and those of our stakeholders ensuring compliance with all regulations and maintaining strong relationships with key governmental stakeholders.
NOTE: This is a parttime 2 days per week opportunity on a 12 month contract.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy that aligns with the companys objectives and enhances its influence in policymaking processes.
- Monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory developments and advocate for policy changes that benefit the organisation and its stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials regulatory agencies industry groups and other key stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and advice to internal teams on regulatory matters.
- Represent the organisation at relevant external meetings public forums and industry events to promote AbbVie and the companys positions on given topics.
- Develop and implement strategies for managing government relations during issues ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Lead and develop a highperforming government affairs team fostering a culture of proactive engagement and strategic thinking.
- Management of local corporate website and associated updates
- Overseeing of corporate grants donations and philanthropy programs
- Management of local corporate brand guidelines and associated enquiries
Qualifications :
- Excellent communication interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive change.
- Strong understanding of regulatory and political environments.
- Proven experience in issues management.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the Medicines Australia Code and New Zealand Medicines Code.
Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australias Right to Disconnect legislation we recognise and respect employees right to refuse contact outside of their working hours unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international matrixed environment there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.
Additional Information :
WAYS WE WORK
- All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
- Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly embrace experimentation and learn what doesnt work and get on to what does.
- Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
- Clear & Courageous; Open honest candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
- Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. Were never satisfied with good enoughpatients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.
CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT
- AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers with each other business partners and suppliers.
- AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards as well as to local national and international laws.
- All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Companys reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity ethics and compliance with the law.
- Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal.
- AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVies policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy) physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected group status.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime