Associate Director (m/f/x), Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs – Iberia
CSL Vifor
Madrid, Spain
On-site
External policy and political engagement
Patient access to therapies
Government affairs and policy plan
CSL Vifor is seeking an experienced Associate Director for Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs in Iberia, based in Madrid. The role focuses on developing and executing strategies to enhance patient access to therapies and strengthen the company's reputation through stakeholder engagement across Spain and Portugal
Job Summary
Develop and execute a strategic government affairs and policy plan that enables business success and improves patient access in Spain and Portugal.
Serve on the Iberia Leadership Team and work collaboratively with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, and Communications to align on strategies and integrate policy insights.
A meaningful, purpose-driven career contributing to access to innovative therapies and shaping impactful health policy.
Matching Summary
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CSL Vifor is seeking an experienced Associate Director for Policy, Advocacy & Government Affairs in Iberia, based in Madrid. The role focuses on developing and executing strategies to enhance patient access to therapies and strengthen the company's reputation through stakeholder engagement across Spain and Portugal.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
external policy and political engagement
patient access to therapies
government affairs and policy plan
stakeholder engagement
biologics, plasma, or pharmaceutical industries
Nice-to-have
strengthening company reputation
shaping policy environments
collaborative and inclusive culture
Key Requirements
Graduate or professional degree in Law, Public Health, International Relations, Political Science, or similar fields preferred.
Minimum 8 years of experience in healthcare policy, public affairs, access, or related fields in Spain.
Strong network of relationships with government, policy makers, industry, and patient advocacy stakeholders in Spain.