A global healthcare company is seeking a Senior Government Affairs Manager to enhance its influence in the UK and Ireland's healthcare policy landscape. This hybrid position requires monitoring legislative developments and leading advocacy strategies while building vital relationships across political spheres. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, proven skills in government engagement, and a strong track record of shaping policy through strategic advocacy. Strong communication and project management skills are essential to succeed in this role.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
A global healthcare company is seeking a Senior Government Affairs Manager to enhance its influence in the UK and Ireland's healthcare policy landscape. This hybrid position requires monitoring legislative developments and leading advocacy strategies while building vital relationships across political spheres. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, proven skills in government engagement, and a strong track record of shaping policy through strategic advocacy. Strong communication and project management skills are essential to succeed in this role.
THE POSITION Location: Hybrid - Bracknell Head Office Company: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) - Human Pharma (HP) Business Department: Corporate Affairs Are you ready to make a real impact in healthcare government affairs and policy? Join Boehringer Ingelheim as our Senior Government Affairs Manager, where your strategic insight and advocacy will help shape a favourable business environment across the UK & Ireland. This is a high-profile role for a dynamic individual who thrives in navigating complexity across national government, and devolved nations. You'll tailor Boehringer's global policy frameworks to local needs, driving forward bold, high-impact Government Affairs programmes that ensure patients have access to our innovative medicines-today and tomorrow. WHAT YOU'LL DO Be the Government Expert: Monitor and analyse political and legislative developments, providing strategic counsel to guide Boehringer's business decisions Drive Advocacy Strategy: Lead the development and execution of policy positions and responses to government consultations, ensuring Boehringer's voice is heard and respected Build Influence: Cultivate strong relationships with key UK and devolved elected and political stakeholders, enhancing Boehringer's visibility and reputation in the life sciences sector Lead External Engagements: Represent Boehringer in trade associations, and parliamentary forums, including ABPI and All-Party Parliamentary Groups Be the Face of Boehringer: Lead outreach to politicians across England and devolved nations, acting as the primary point of contact Deliver with Precision: Manage the creation and approval of advocacy materials via Veeva, and oversee the Government Relations budget with agency support WHAT YOU BRING A degree or equivalent professional experience Proven experience in the UK, Irish, devolved or EU political landscape A strong track record of government engagement and shaping policy environments through strategic advocacy Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels-existing parliamentary connections are a plus Outstanding communication skills-clear, concise, targeted and engaging A project management mindset with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure A collaborative spirit with the drive to work independently and as part of a unified team Experience managing external agencies and budgets Familiarity with Veeva (Promomats) is an advantage
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
THE POSITION Location: Hybrid - Bracknell Head Office Company: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) - Human Pharma (HP) Business Department: Corporate Affairs Are you ready to make a real impact in healthcare government affairs and policy? Join Boehringer Ingelheim as our Senior Government Affairs Manager, where your strategic insight and advocacy will help shape a favourable business environment across the UK & Ireland. This is a high-profile role for a dynamic individual who thrives in navigating complexity across national government, and devolved nations. You'll tailor Boehringer's global policy frameworks to local needs, driving forward bold, high-impact Government Affairs programmes that ensure patients have access to our innovative medicines-today and tomorrow. WHAT YOU'LL DO Be the Government Expert: Monitor and analyse political and legislative developments, providing strategic counsel to guide Boehringer's business decisions Drive Advocacy Strategy: Lead the development and execution of policy positions and responses to government consultations, ensuring Boehringer's voice is heard and respected Build Influence: Cultivate strong relationships with key UK and devolved elected and political stakeholders, enhancing Boehringer's visibility and reputation in the life sciences sector Lead External Engagements: Represent Boehringer in trade associations, and parliamentary forums, including ABPI and All-Party Parliamentary Groups Be the Face of Boehringer: Lead outreach to politicians across England and devolved nations, acting as the primary point of contact Deliver with Precision: Manage the creation and approval of advocacy materials via Veeva, and oversee the Government Relations budget with agency support WHAT YOU BRING A degree or equivalent professional experience Proven experience in the UK, Irish, devolved or EU political landscape A strong track record of government engagement and shaping policy environments through strategic advocacy Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels-existing parliamentary connections are a plus Outstanding communication skills-clear, concise, targeted and engaging A project management mindset with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure A collaborative spirit with the drive to work independently and as part of a unified team Experience managing external agencies and budgets Familiarity with Veeva (Promomats) is an advantage