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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Governmental Affairs Manager Nationale Selbstverwaltung

Growth & MarketingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHamburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree, preferably in political science, economics, law, health sciences, health management, or health economics.
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in health policy, governmental affairs, market access, or a comparable strategic environment.
  • A deep understanding of the German healthcare system, national self-administration, and political and regulatory decision-making processes.
  • A strong understanding of AMNOG, reimbursement logic, and their implications for portfolio, access, and corporate strategy.
  • An established network among relevant decision-makers and multipliers in the health-policy environment.
  • Strong analytical and strategic abilities, including the ability to translate complex developments into clear recommendations and actionable plans.
  • Very good German and English skills and confident use of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to think strategically, identify connections early, and develop convincing solutions independently.
  • Proactive agenda-setting and consistent ownership of results.
  • Ability to communicate complex matters clearly, appropriately for the audience, and persuasively.
  • Confidence working with complex stakeholder groups, building durable relationships, and forming alliances.
  • Ability to combine assertiveness with teamwork and work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively, remain capable under changing conditions, and focus on strategic impact.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze political, regulatory, and institutional developments in national self-administration and translate them into an integrated governmental-affairs strategy.
  • Work with Market Access to assess effects on AMNOG procedures, reimbursement, pharmaceutical management, and patient access; develop aligned positions and stakeholder strategies, and bring political perspectives into portfolio and access decisions early.
  • Identify opportunities and risks, set priorities independently, and advance relevant topics from initial analysis through implementation.
  • Develop robust corporate positions, decision papers, and scenarios, and advise senior management on strategic options.
  • Systematically expand AstraZeneca’s network among decision-makers and multipliers in national self-administration and conduct strategic dialogue with them.
  • Design and manage political campaigns, partnerships, and stakeholder formats that support the company’s positions.
  • Collaborate closely with Market Access, Medical, Commercial, Communications, and EU and global teams to ensure consistent positions across portfolios.
  • Represent AstraZeneca in associations, committees, and working groups and actively contribute to relevant debates.
  • Take responsibility for projects, budgets, and agencies, ensuring focused, high-quality, impact-oriented execution.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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