Director Government Affairs DACH (m/f/d)

Director Government Affairs DACH (m/f/d)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bring strengths in advocacy, business knowledge, judgement, stakeholder management, and process management to successfully lead Government Affairs efforts for Abbott.
• Protect and advance Abbott's interests and its business units before legislative bodies, government agencies/ministries, policymakers, diplomats, politicians, trade/business associations, patient/practitioner groups, consumer groups, and other allies and influencers.
• Develop superior political, policy, and advocacy networks for Abbott by coordinating the building of strong Government Affairs, General Managers, Functional, Staff, and External Advisor networks.
• Build the reputation of Abbott Government Affairs as the preferred, go-to trusted partner who drives for constructive solutions.
• Stay apprised of business goals and strategies and consult with appropriate personnel in assessing the dynamics of the external political, legislative, and regulatory environment.
• Increase management and business unit understanding of, and participation in, the policy-making and political process on behalf of Abbott.
• Identify healthcare, economic, regulatory, trade, and other policy developments in government correlated with Abbott's business and operations.
• Develop proactive policy and strategic plans to advocate for both macro and business/product specific initiatives.
• Deliver strong messaging in support of Abbott positions and work collaboratively with Public Affairs and other functions.
• Participate in or lead projects to maximize team effectiveness.

Key Deliverables:

• Target: Deep understanding of target policymakers, allies, and influencers.
• Coverage: The best network to reach key players directly and via allies.
• Analysis: Clear understanding of Abbott‘s priorities and compelling data to convey positions.
• Offer: Delivery of Abbott's desired outcomes by successfully communicating and negotiating with policymakers.

Profile Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; a Master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health, or MBA is preferable.
• Fifteen years minimum experience in government affairs, public affairs, or public policy in the healthcare/consumer products industry.
• Proven extensive contact network with members of the healthcare and policy community.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills to develop, implement, and coordinate strategic direction.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead a superior team.
• Experience with healthcare and legislative processes.
• Strong skill in understanding the intent of legislation or proposed policies.
• Thorough knowledge of major healthcare systems and government programs in Germany and the DACH region.
• Ability to work across government arenas impacting Abbott.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to assess public issues and their impact on Abbott.
• High degree of strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate internally and externally to promote Abbott's position.

The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Government Affairs/ Investor Relations

DIVISION:

GA Government Affairs

LOCATION:

Germany > Wiesbaden-Delkenheim

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

N/A

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

About Us

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health.