Head of International Policy

About the role

The Head of International Policy & Analytics will lead the analysis of key international public policy developments and develop policy solutions and strategies to support AbbVie's engagement with policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the International Policy & Analytics team in the development and execution of an international policy strategy aligned with key enterprise priorities.
• Represent International GA to senior executives across commercial, legal, regulatory, MHI, medical affairs, corporate affairs and market access, providing strategic counsel on complex public policy developments with recommendations on key risks and opportunities.
• Lead the team in developing and implementing a robust monitoring and analytics process to assess impact, inform mitigation strategies and generate evidence and data to support AbbVie’s public policy positions.
• Create and lead internal, cross-functional and strategic working groups that assess public policy proposals for their impact on AbbVie and develop integrated policy positions.
• Represent International GA in above-brand forums to develop enterprise positions, building capability across the organization on public policy. Lead and manage the International Policy Council to ensure alignment, awareness and input across the International Therapeutics Business Unit on key policy issues impacting the business.
• Lead international trade association strategy for AbbVie, acting as the key internal lead for IFPMA and ensuring enterprise alignment on key public policy issues across multiple geographies and trade associations.
• Support the VP, International Government Affairs and senior ELT members in the development of AbbVie's BCR strategy, identifying opportunities for strategic engagement, providing counsel on key issues and developing support materials and briefings for BCR and IFPMA engagements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing international policy team and foster a culture of collaboration, agility, strategic thinking and impact.
• Represent AbbVie in key external engagements with government officials, trade associations, multilateral organizations and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in progressively more responsible positions in government affairs and/or policy, economics or international relations.
• Significant experience in public policy with excellent knowledge of international policy and regulations that impact the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of the policy making process.
• Strong leadership skills and enjoyment of working in a collaborative yet highly demanding culture.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate and present complex concepts both verbally and in writing with clarity and authority.
• Strategic thinking skills, offering creative solutions and exercising sound judgement with a flexible and adaptable approach that enables effective work in a fast-changing environment.
• Political sensitivities and an executive presence necessary to work effectively with high-profile stakeholders internally and externally, including government officials, trade association leaders and multilateral organizations.
• Preferable experience of having worked in international settings at national, regional or global levels, with knowledge of international healthcare systems, policy making and legislative processes and geopolitical dynamics.
• Bachelor's degree in fields such as economics, political science or public policy required.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate and present complex concepts both verbally and in writing with clarity and authority.
• Must possess strong leadership skills and enjoy working in a collaborative yet highly demanding culture.
• Must possess strategic thinking skills, offering creative solutions and being able to exercise sound judgement with a flexible and adaptable approach that enables effective work in a fast-changing environment.
• Must possess political sensitivities and an executive presence necessary to work effectively with high-profile stakeholders internally and externally, including government officials, trade association leaders and multilateral organizations.
• Must have experience in public policy with excellent knowledge of international policy and regulations that impact the pharmaceutical industry and an understanding of the policy making process.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in fields such as economics, political science or public policy.

Skills

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking skills, offering creative solutions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Political sensitivities and an executive presence.
• Experience in public policy with excellent knowledge of international policy and regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in fields such as economics, political science or public policy.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Pay

$206,500 - $393,000 USD

Schedule

Hybrid