Senior Manager - Government Affairs

Lilly

Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on industry norms).
8-10 years government affairs experience
Deep understanding of indian political system
Experience with multinational pharmaceutical organizations
Lilly is seeking a Senior Manager for Government Affairs to develop and execute its government affairs strategy, engage with key stakeholders, and manage public policy initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in government relations, particularly within the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors, and possess strong communication and strategic skills

Job Summary

  • The role is accountable for building and executing Lilly's government affairs strategy while working in alignment with cross-functional teams.
  • Candidates must build and maintain senior relationships across key central government bodies including PMO, MoHFW, DoP, DBT, NPPA, ICMR, NIPER, and NITI Aayog.
  • The position requires ensuring all activities remain fully aligned with applicable market Codes of Practice and company compliance standards.

Matching Summary

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Lilly is seeking a Senior Manager for Government Affairs to develop and execute its government affairs strategy, engage with key stakeholders, and manage public policy initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in government relations, particularly within the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors, and possess strong communication and strategic skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-10 years government affairs experience
  • Deep understanding of Indian political system
  • Experience with multinational pharmaceutical organizations
  • Senior stakeholder relationship building skills
  • Policy development and advocacy expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Crisis and reputation management experience
  • Advanced degree in public policy or economics
  • Experience operating in matrixed organizational environment
  • Strong influencing skills across cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work under pressure and ambiguity

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 8-10 years progressive experience in government affairs
  • Proven track record in designing integrated public affairs strategies

Work Rights

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