Sr Government Affairs Manager
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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned se.
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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes.
The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.
Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.
In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr Gov Affairs Manager Saudi, located in Dubai, UAE.
The Sr Government Affairs & Public Policy leads the development and execution of the country level public policy and government affairs strategy for the medical technology sector.
The role is accountable for shaping a favorable policy, and healthcare environment that supports patient access to medical technologies, innovation, sustainability, and system resilience.
The successful candidate will act as a company spokesperson, representing in the political and policy arena in .
Acting as the senior public policy lead at country level, she or he serves as a trusted advisor to internal leadership and a credible counterpart to policymakers, authorities, and external stakeholders, while ensuring full alignment with regional and European policy priorities.
Strategic Public Policy Leadership
- Define and lead the country public policy and government affairs strategy in alignment with sector priorities and long term healthcare system objectives.
- Monitor and analyze legislative, political developments relevant to the environment in which the company operates, anticipating and shaping national healthcare, industrial, and procurement policies impacting medical technologies.
- Translate complex policy developments into strategic insights, risks, and opportunities for senior leadership.
- Provide thought leadership on key topics such as healthcare system reform, value based healthcare, sustainability, digital health, data governance, and healthcare modernization.
Senior Government & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary senior interface with national and regional policymakers, government officials, and public institutions.
- Build and maintain long term, trusted relationships with policy makers and other relevant external stakeholders.
- Represent the sector in high impact policy debates and negotiations.
Trade Associations & External Leadership
- Lead country engagement with national and regional trade associations, coalitions, and multi stakeholders platforms.
- Influence the development of industry positions, advocacy strategies, and policy narratives.
- Where relevant, hold leadership or governance roles within associations or external forums.
Internal Strategic Advisory & Cross Functional Leadership
- Act as a strategic advisor to country and regional leadership on public policy and institutional matters.
- Drive strong cross functional collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Communications, Legal, and Commercial teams.
- Ensure alignment between public policy priorities and broader business, access, and innovation strategies.
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