Assoc. Dir., Government Relations & Policy

Merck & Co., Inc.

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Hybrid
Vietnamese healthcare system knowledge
Government stakeholder relationship management
Policy advocacy and strategic planning
The role leads the development of strategies to engage key government stakeholders and shape healthcare policies supporting sustainable access to medicines in Vietnam

Job Summary

  • The role leads the development of strategies to engage key government stakeholders and shape healthcare policies supporting sustainable access to medicines in Vietnam.
  • Responsibilities include monitoring pharmaceutical regulations, analyzing policy risks, and developing advocacy strategies for vaccine pricing and reimbursement frameworks.
  • The position requires collaborating with global teams to align policy engagement with business priorities while ensuring strict compliance with industry codes.

Matching Summary

The role leads the development of strategies to engage key government stakeholders and shape healthcare policies supporting sustainable access to medicines in Vietnam.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vietnamese healthcare system knowledge
  • Government stakeholder relationship management
  • Policy advocacy and strategic planning
  • Regulatory framework analysis
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic negotiation skills
  • Ethical compliance promotion
  • Public-private dialogue participation
  • Patient access program leadership

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in government affairs or regulatory strategy
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Pharmacy, Law, or related field
  • Master's or doctoral degree highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of Vietnamese regulatory environment

Work Rights

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