Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, Sub-region Europe
BeiGeneAbout the role
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and hands-on Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs to support Sub-Region Europe (SRE), which includes the Nordics, Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, and CEEG (Central, Eastern Europe and Greece), a total of 22 diverse markets with a population of nearly 200 million people. The position’s focus will include Patient Advocacy, Communication, and Government Affairs/Policy. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Affairs SRE, this role will play a critical part in executing the corporate affairs strategy to strengthen BeOne’s presence, reputation, and stakeholder engagement in these markets and the Region as a whole. Approximately a third of the role will focus on the Nordic countries, involving close collaboration and alignment within the Nordic leadership team and the Country Manager. The position is ideally based in Sweden or Denmark and will require project-based travel.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to the implementation of the corporate affairs strategy across the Sub-Region Europe with special focus on the Nordic countries in alignment with regional business priorities, corporate positioning, and market-specific needs.
Monitor and analyze healthcare policy developments, support engagements with national and regional health authorities, in close alignment with Global Policy.
Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including patient organizations, policymakers, industry associations, and key media.
Support the development and implementation of stakeholder-centric messaging, external and internal communication tactics that reinforce BeOne’s commitment to external stakeholders and employees.
Work closely with local country teams to ensure that measurable high-ROI, CA activities are planned and implemented according to agreed plans.
Prepare comprehensive insights driven briefing materials, stakeholder maps, and issue analyses to support internal decision-making and external interactions.
Support CA work with external provider management, i.e., PR and policy agencies, media trainers, etc.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, public policy, communications, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/biotech corporate affairs, public affairs, policy, or communications (or 5+ years experience with Master’s degree).
Solid understanding of European and Nordic healthcare systems and policy landscapes, preferably across multiple markets in the region
Strong interest in oncology and hematology and a passion for patient-centered healthcare
Proven ability to collaborate in matrixed, cross-functional environments and contribute to strategy execution
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Fluent in English and Danish or Swedish; additional Nordic or European languages are a plus
Ability to travel within the region, as needed
Competencies:
Ethics - Treat people with respect; Inspire the trust of others; Work with integrity and to high ethical standards; Uphold organizational values.
Planning/Organizing – Able to prioritize and plan work activities; Uses time efficiently. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Shares expertise with others.
Adaptability – Able to adapt to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; S
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