Government Affairs Manager

The Manager of Government Affairs & Policy will handle interactions to position the company as a key government stakeholder and influence strategic policies, focusing on innovative medicine. The candidate will:

• Work with internal teams to track and analyze policy trends, contributing to activities that influence policy decisions.
• Enhance the corporate reputation and accelerate patient access to new medicines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze government policies, regulations, and legislation.
• Identify and provide early warnings on issues impacting the company.
• Develop and implement strategies to shape policy in areas such as pricing, reimbursement, regulation, intellectual property, business practices, and healthcare reform.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including government officials, industry associations, and academia, to influence policy and enhance the company's presence.
• Represent the company’s vision as a healthcare leader.
• Implement crisis management to protect the company’s reputation.
• Align priorities and activities with regional and global counterparts.
• Engage in broader regional and global policy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy-related work in pharmaceuticals, government, consulting, etc.
• Skilled in writing and formulating policy documents in English and Japanese.

Skills

• Fluent in Japanese and English (oral and written).
• Understanding of political systems and policy development.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and policy issues into clear, actionable steps.
• Strategic thinking, business acumen, and strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, regulations, and reimbursement.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to integrity and compliance.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization.
• Proactive and innovative mindset.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA, MPH, or Master’s degree preferred.