"Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner" - This mission motivates us at STADA every day to improve the health of people worldwide. With our wide range of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.
Around 11,700 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to successfully shape the future of STADA.
Do you want to become part of a dynamic, international team and grow with us? Then apply now as:
Global Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy (f/m/d)
Bad Vilbel | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Permanent | Communication | Management / Executives
Join our dynamic Global Communications team as the Global Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy (f/m/d), where you will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Global Communications, Branding & Sponsoring and dotted line to the Executive Vice President Western Europe & Germany.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping and creating public affairs through direct collaboration with board-level executive, we encourage you to apply.
What you can expect:
* You will design and implement global public and governmental engagement strategies, anticipating and shaping policies and regulations that impact STADA’s business and operations.
* You will be responsible to position STADA as a key influencer in European pharmaceutical decision-making, enhancing the company's reputation in health and social policy.
* You represent STADA in trade associations, such as Medicines for Europe, and prepare for the Presidency in 2025/2026.
* Expect to travel regularly (60%) to engage with stakeholders across different markets, collaborating closely with General Managers and, where established, Government Affairs/Public Policy teams in various countries.
Who we are looking for:
* At least 5+ years of relevant industry experience in developing and executing external affairs, community relations and/or corporate responsibility strategies within a corporate setting
* Demonstrated expertise in managing and nurturing relationships at corporate, political, and community levels, ensuring effective engagement with diverse audiences.
* Deep understanding and/or experience in EU political decision-making processes and a proven track record in political interests' representation are highly desirable.
* Fluent in English with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; proficiency in German is a plus.
* Experience with NGOs or public organizations is highly desirable.
What we offer
* An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
* Individual development and training opportunities
* Company car
* Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
* Childcare allowance
* Health-promoting offers such as or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
* Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
* Subsidized cafeteria
We look forward to receiving your application via our. At jobs.stada.com you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality. Do you have further questions? Then please reach out to. We will consider requests to work part-time on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance by e-mail (recruiting@stada.de) and let us know how many hours per week you would like to work.
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