Sr Government Affairs Manager- Saudi

Role Overview

Strategic Public Policy Leadership

• Define and lead the country public policy and government affairs strategy.
• Monitor legislative and political developments relevant to medical technologies.
• Anticipate and shape healthcare, industrial, and procurement policies.
• Translate policy developments into strategic insights, risks, and opportunities for senior leadership.
• Provide thought leadership on healthcare reform, value-based healthcare, sustainability, digital health, data governance, and modernization.

Government and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary senior interface with policymakers, government officials, and public institutions.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with policymakers and other external stakeholders.
• Represent the sector in high-impact policy debates and negotiations.

Trade Associations and External Leadership

• Lead engagement with national and regional trade associations, coalitions, and multi-stakeholder platforms.
• Influence industry positions, advocacy strategies, and policy narratives.
• Hold leadership or governance roles within associations or external forums where relevant.

Internal Strategic Advisory

• Advise country and regional leadership on public policy and institutional matters.
• Drive collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Commercial teams.
• Align public policy priorities with broader business, access, and innovation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• More than 10 years of government affairs or relevant experience and at least 15 years of total work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes and the Saudi political environment.
• Experience influencing policy matters in MedTech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries.
• In-depth knowledge of Saudi trade and healthcare requirements, including RHQ, economic participation, SFDA, national procurement, and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Proactive and compliant use of AI-enabled tools for policy intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and strategic foresight.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to understand business goals and work with business leaders to advance them.
• Track record engaging executives, policymakers, multilateral organizations, and internal and external stakeholders to deliver policy outcomes.
• Ability to drive complex projects, provide strategic direction, prioritize independently, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Saudi policy-making, international policy, and Saudi trade relationships is desirable.

Preferred Skills

• Strategic thinking, organizational navigation, relationship management, adaptability, and collaborative leadership.
• Preferred areas include health economics, regulatory compliance, market knowledge, strategic change, tactical planning, and cross-functional collaboration.