Director Government Affairs Netherlands

Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: November 20, 2022

Job Description:

Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.Job DescriptionDirector Government Affairs (m/f/d) The NetherlandsJob DescriptionGilead is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of high unmet medical need. The company strives to transform and simplify care for people with life-threatening illnesses around the world. Founded in 1987, Gilead has approximately 11,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries worldwide.Gilead is known for its innovative medicines, start-up culture, lean teams and deep expertise of its people. Gilead has a heritage of being grounded in science.The Government Affairs team at Gilead Netherlands aims at fostering an innovation friendly environment to enable patients to have access to our innovative portfolio. The global Gilead Government Affairs and Policy aims to act as a critical link, connecting governments with Gilead science and connecting Gilead with policymakers' needs and expectations. We strive to be a thought-leading function, valued for our analysis and insight and capability to inform policy change that enhances patients' access to Gilead's innovation. Our vision of success is to foster an environment where governments value, reward and support access to Gilead's innovation.About Gilead in NetherlandsThe Netherland is a high performing affiliate which is part of ACE MM countries ( like Belgium, Austria, Nordics and many others); The Gilead Government Affairs team is and will be involved in high profiles projects in order to achieve our long term strategy to become a partner of choiceThe roleAs the Director of Government Affairs for The Netherlands you will be expected to perform the following tasks as part of the Netherlands affiliate Leadership Team:Leadership

• As a member of the Australia, Canada and Europe's (ACE) Midsize Market Government Affairs Team, you will provide thought leadership to the Dutch team and GM in terms of the evolving policy environment and potential impact on Gilead and contribute actively to the development and success of the organisation and the business
• Manage Government Affairs' stakeholders (including government, parliament and regional stakeholders) and ensure they fully understand of Gilead's priorities
• Shape relevant policy debates in areas of interest for GileadCore Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Develop, manage, and coordinate strategies, initiatives, operations, and activities related to national and regional health and pharmaceutical policy and legislation to support the objectives of the Dutch affiliate .
  • Partner with external stakeholders and create a positive reputation for Gilead Sciences among national and regional parliamentarians and members of the government, advisors and the political environment, for the purpose of facilitating and enhancing Gilead's mission
  • Work collaboratively and align with other members of government affairs department as well as other Gilead departments in The Netherlands and internationally. Ensure that government affairs initiatives and policy objectives are fully aligned with Gilead's business priorities , and help Gilead identify opportunities to work with policymakers to advance its mission
  • Develop and steer Gilead's local governmental affairs policy, strategy and agenda
  • Monitor the legislative/regulatory environment with the objective of providing Gilead's management with sophisticated information and options on dealing with developments so that the Gilead interests are achievedRequirements
    • Strong executive presence with ability to command respect through experience internally and externally
    • Excellent understanding of the political and business environment and implement an active contact programme with political stakeholders
    • Typically requires a BSc or BA degree and with significant prior experience in government, government affairs, public affairs or policy role. A MA or MSc degree or MBA and relevant experience is preferred
    • Track record of being a trusted team player with the local leadership team
    • Cross-functional collaboration and accountability are key to success in this position
    • Fluent in Dutch and English
    • In-depth knowledge of the Dutch healthcare system and key policies (HIV, hepatitis C and D, oncology and COVID-19-therapies) relevant for pharmaceutical market access for highly innovative medicines is essential
    • Exceptional level of influencing and managing relationships within and outside of Gilead to develop, implement and coordinate the Government Affairs strategy for the Dutch affiliate
    • Proven ability in delivering successful/favourable policy and advocacy results, requires a strong track record of experience in implementing projects with defined outcomes in government, a government affairs, public affairs or policy role
    • Extensive experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries preferred
    • Strong entrepreneurial skills and sound business judgment and analytical skills
    • Solid and trusted advisor, both internally and externally
    • Experience of budget and cost centre managementEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:Please log onto your Internal Career Site to apply for this job.
      
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