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On behalf of our customer – an international Pharmaceutical Company - we are looking for a Public Affairs Manager, living in the Stockholm Area.
WHAT THE COMPANY CAN OFFER
Join a company in an exciting growth phase, where you can shape the future and make a lasting impact. As part of a small, collaborative team, you will engage across a variety of areas. The role offers close collaboration with key stakeholders at headquarters, giving you the chance to influence strategic decisions. With a robust pipeline and multiple upcoming launches, you will be at the forefront of development and innovation within the pharmaceutical industry.
Your immediate manager is a supportive leader who values autonomy over micromanagement. Your expertise will be embraced as you work as an equal partner to drive progress and achieve shared goals.
THE ROLE
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will, together with your colleague, lead the positioning of the Company as a strong actor within the Swedish Life Sciences sector. You will contribute to driving a strengthened policy agenda with a clear external focus. Your role will involve shaping and driving the Company’s external affairs priorities and agenda to maximize opportunities for the current and future product portfolio and pipeline. This includes optimizing market access, increasing predictability of the regulatory environment, and improving profitability through both short- and long-term engagements with authorities, key stakeholders, and industry bodies.
-Identify policy and healthcare issues that impact the Company’s prioritized therapy areas and integrate these insights into the evolving commercial strategy.
-Align the governmental affairs agenda with senior leaders, policymakers, diplomatic representatives, think tank groups, and patient organizations, positioning the Company as a key partner. Take responsibility for corporate reputation and drive the Company’s leadership and visibility in Sweden and beyond.
-Build trust-based working relationships with key national stakeholders and policymakers, understanding their priorities and influence. Effectively manage the Company’s external reputation and shape the landscape for its prioritized therapeutic areas.
-Establish long-term partnerships with key stakeholders and patient associations in line with the priorities of the governmental affairs plan. Drive and execute the governmental affairs strategy in collaboration with your colleague.
-Participate in relevant key trade and business associations in Sweden.
-Support and align with external affairs colleagues within the broader European network.
-Ensure high-level compliance in all initiatives and daily operations.
COMPETENCE REQUIREMENT AND ABILITIES
5+ years of experience from Governmental Affairs within;
-Strong project management orientation with ability to prioritize and lead complex issues (external and internal) and list of projects to completion.
-Excellent oral and written level of Swedish and English.
-Master’s degree in an appropriate field or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
-Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and cross-cultural matrix environment, ensuring successful achievement of objectives.
-Established network of key national and regional stakeholders.
-Analytical mindset with a forward-thinking approach, problem-solving skills, and a results-driven attitude.
-Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
-Proactive "can-do" approach to challenges and opportunities.
For more information, please contact us at Brice Group;
Nina Fredriksson, +46 73 243 87 02, nina.fredriksson@brice.se
Adina Lekberg Salamon, +46 73 974 43 34, adina.lekbergsalamon@brice.se