Director, Policy & Advocacy, Biopharmaceuticals, Europe & Canada
AstraZeneca
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Strong experience in health policy
Deep understanding of biopharmaceutical sector
Proven leadership in complex matrix organizations
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Director for Policy & Advocacy in Biopharmaceuticals for Europe and Canada. This role involves leading strategies to enhance patient access to innovative treatments while collaborating with key stakeholders to shape healthcare policies and improve outcomes.
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Job Summary
This role leads integrated policy and advocacy strategies to improve early diagnosis and accelerate patient access to innovative treatments across Europe and Canada.
The successful candidate will build trusted partnerships with policymakers, industry associations, and patient advocacy groups to deliver shared objectives.
You will collaborate with global and regional teams to embed policy priorities into therapy area strategies while ensuring coordinated execution.
Matching Summary
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Director for Policy & Advocacy in Biopharmaceuticals for Europe and Canada. This role involves leading strategies to enhance patient access to innovative treatments while collaborating with key stakeholders to shape healthcare policies and improve outcomes.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strong experience in health policy
Deep understanding of biopharmaceutical sector
Proven leadership in complex matrix organizations
Nice-to-have
Therapy area experience in cardio-renal or respiratory
Fluency in English and additional European language
International experience and cultural fluency
Key Requirements
Experience in health policy or advocacy fields
Understanding of market access and reimbursement dynamics
Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders