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Director, Policy & Public Affairs

Location: Netherlands - Capelle Ad Ijssel

About the role

The Director for Policy & Public Affairs leads our strategic engagement with government stakeholders to drive a pro-innovation, pro-patient environment.   The role coordinates all Corporate Affairs (Policy & Public Affairs, Ext Comms, Patient Advocacy) activities and will represent the function on the Pfizer Netherlands Leadership Team.  This is a senior position responsible for shaping the external environment to advance business priorities, identify risks & opportunities and advocate for funding, policy and legislative change. 

Main responsibilities

• Develop and execute policy and public affairs strategies that support business goals in key areas such as health prevention/immunisation; healthcare and pharmaceutical expenditure; Netherlands member state positions re EU legislation & policy; and others

• Assess the impact of the external policy environment on business strategy and provide counsel in business planning decisions (operating plan, business reviews, business development work, etc.) 

• Ensure Country Leadership and Corporate Affairs leadership as well as other Regional and Global functions/colleagues have timely awareness of policy developments, related positions and activities  

• Direct and lead engagement with key policy makers, political representatives and their advisors and staff; propose and implement new strategies in response to policy platforms of elected officials

• Represent Pfizer in key external forums and work closely with trade groups to ensure alignment with Pfizer positions

• Coordinate all Corporate Affairs activities and represent the function on the Pfizer Netherlands Leadership Team

• Work closely with Global and Regional policy and public affairs colleagues delivering strategic updates and escalating within the company as appropriate, briefing and preparing materials for HQ leadership

• Maintain strict compliance with all applicable policies and laws, especially those related to interactions with government official.

• This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Western Europe Policy & Public Affairs lead, working closely with the Country Manager and leadership team and the Communications Senior Manager.  The role requires ability to ensure internal alignment and to work in a highly matrixed environment.

About you

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Netherlands public affairs & policy, with ideally minimum 10 years’ experience in health care

• Exceptional understanding of the role of public affairs and policy in driving business goals, and a deep understanding of the public policymaking process in the Netherlands

• Highly networked in the Netherlands external environment, including with government and key stakeholders, with an outstanding, demonstrable ability to develop relationships with key constituencies

• Proven track record in developing and executing public affairs strategies that have impacted policy, legislation and regulation

• Highly skilled at anticipating, identifying, and addressing emerging issues and related risks that could impact Pfizer's business in the Netherlands

• A strong record of being a great team player and collaborator with internal and external stakeholders with the ability to promote cooperation and facilitate problem resolution in a timely, creative and professional manner

• Outstanding oral and written communications skills in both Dutch and English are essential

• Demonstrated ability to develop C-Suite communication and convey relevant information at the right time and with the proper context

• Education: Degree required, ideally in politics, law, business, public health, international policy

What do we offer?

We offer excellent working conditions with flexible working hours. And in addition to the efforts we expect from you, there is also plenty of time and attention for relaxation. For example, during the year we organize various sports activities, drinks and voluntary work during working hours / Pfizer4All. You can get in touch with all your other colleagues in a relaxed way

Innovative company

Pfizer has a pipeline full of innovative medicines for a variety of conditions. As a Pfizer colleague, you'll have the opportunity to maximize the impact of medicines for patients in a variety of ways.

Development opportunities

We are always looking for top talent. We believe you will never stop learning and there will always be a new opportunity for your development. That is why we have broad opportunities in the Dutch organization. There are regular opportunities for training or to gain experience in a different field or even advancement to an international position.

A culture where you can be yourself

We are a large, international organization with people from all over the world. At Pfizer everyone should be able to be themselves, that's what we strive for and live by.

Work/life balance

At Pfizer, we know that if you really want to make an impact on people's lives, it's important that your people are at their best. That's why we offer our colleagues good working conditions, such as an appropriate salary and opportunities to work from home. Working a lot of overtime is not the norm for us. We also believe that work and having fun should go hand in hand. That's why, for example, you can participate in all kinds of activities outside of work.

Are you interested?

Do you know enough and have you decided to respond? We are curious about you and invite you to submit your application via the apply button below. You don't have to worry about a deadline to respond. We keep looking until we have found the right candidate for this position.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

Pfizer's aim is to provide equality of opportunity in the recruitment process by avoiding any bias or potential discrimination on any grounds including (but not limited to): sex, age, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability. At Pfizer we are creating an organization and promoting a culture that respects each individual's unique character and life experiences and reflects the diversity of our society, customers and markets. We will achieve this through fostering and sustaining an environment in which every colleague feels valued and supported.