Director, EU Corporate Government Affairs

As the Consumer Healthcare EU Corporate Government Affairs Director, this role will lead work to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the EU institutions. They will serve as the lead ambassador for dialogue with EU policymakers as we prepare to become a stand-alone consumer healthcare company dedicated to better everyday health. This role will collaborate with the four business units that comprise the European business to deliver a coordinated and effective joint corporate/commercial approach with EU stakeholders

Your responsibilities:

• Define and execute an EU government affairs strategy that positions the new consumer healthcare company as a trusted partner and thought leader
• Work in partnership with commercial government affairs colleagues to deliver coordinated and effective stakeholder engagement and advocacy
• Ensure buy-in and coordination to support strategy delivery across the matrixed Consumer Healthcare organization
• Develop a stakeholder engagement approach that effectively deploys senior leaders, and provide strategic guidance and insight to support senior leader engagement
• Contribute insight and intelligence to senior leader briefings, helping to ensure ongoing understanding of the political environment and the potential impact on the business
• Advocate for CH’s public policy agenda
• Act as a public affairs spokesperson and coordinate response to GA inquiries

This position requires a track record of government affairs expertise built on strong interpersonal and communication ability. You will be able to quickly grasp the business priorities and build positive relationships across Consumer Healthcare (including with senior leaders), as a critical part of establishing our EU government affairs agenda. We are looking for someone who is a natural influencer. This role requires close partnership with a wide range of business functions, meaning a flexible communication style and astute cultural awareness are highly valued. You’ll be a matrix leader, inspiring change rather than commanding action, so leadership capability is a must.

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Proven track record of government affairs leadership in a multinational company and/or within government, think tank, industry association
• Demonstrated experience in building and executing strong government affairs strategy
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and a strong track record of executing cross-functional projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work with cross-functional and multi-stakeholder teams
• Proven ability to engage and influence others at both peer and senior levels within and outside the organization
• Strong knowledge of the EU policy and political landscape as it relates to consumer healthcare
• Demonstrated experience leading engagement with EU policymakers
• Expertise in issues affecting business operations and interests in the political context

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GSK Consumer Healthcare – Our Consumer Healthcare business develops and markets consumer preferred and expert recommended brands in the Oral Health, Pain Relief, Respiratory, Nutrition/Gastro-intestinal and Skin Health categories.

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At GSK we value diversity and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution.

We provide a supportive working environment, and a range of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer competitive benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to retain the very best.

If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.

Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. We believe that we all bring something unique to GSK and when we combine our knowledge, experiences and styles together, the impact is incredible. Come join our adventure at GSK where you will be inspired to do your best work for our patients and consumers. A place where you can be you, feel good and keep growing.

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