Healthcare Policy & Patient Advocacy Manager

Job title: Healthcare Policy & Patient Advocacy Manager

Company: MSD


Job description: Job DescriptionHealthcare Policy and Patient Advocacy manager, as a member of the Czech Republic Policy & Communication Team, works in a close collaboration with key internal and external partners to design, lead and execute strategies that enable our Company to meet its strategic and business goals within priority therapeutical areas (Oncology, Vaccines, non-communicable diseases, and virology).Our company is a growing, energetic, and lively affiliate filled with people that like to move things. The best proof: we are heading for double digit growth, while saving and improving lives of more than 450,000 people in the Czech Republic.Work and fun are no contradiction for us. That’s why we are honored to be recognized as a TOP EMPLOYER, where employee satisfaction, and growth opportunities are prioritized.Located in the city of Prague – our affiliate offers a spectacular award-winning office that will serve as backdrop to your career journey.What more is there to say? Other than we are still not at the end of our success story! We want more! We are now seeking a talented individual to elevate our Healthcare Policy and Patient Advocacy work to the next level.This is where YOU come in:As a passionate advocate within the pharmaceutical industry, your role will be instrumental in fostering a positive perception and building trust with influential policy makers, regulators, patient organizations and other stakeholders.Get ready to immerse yourself in the forefront of healthcare advancements, with a focus on innovations, oncology, vaccines, healthcare system environment, and the dynamic world of data and digital solutions. Your actions will be the catalyst for transformative change, propelling the industry forward and revolutionizing patient care.But that’s not all: Your impact extends by establishing strong and meaningful partnerships with patient organizations and non-governmental entities, you will champion patient advocacy and partnership with the key decision-makers. Your dedication will pave the way for patient engagement activities that inspire and empower, making a real difference in their healthcare journey.Collaboration will be at the heart of your work, as you contribute to shaping our communication strategy. Through strategic execution, you will amplify our vision and achievements, creating a profound understanding and appreciation for the innovative pharmaceutical industry’s vital role in advancing healthcare.WE will commit to:

• Making you an integral part of the great success story of our company
• Warmly welcoming you into our highly motivated and purpose-driven team.
• Offering a competitive salary reflecting fair market value.
• Providing a wide range of employee benefits and 5 weeks of paid holiday to ensure work-life balance.
• Offering the opportunity to work in a multinational environment for a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
• Providing close coaching and guidance for skills learning and professional development.
• Offering enriching networking opportunities across the region and global organization.
• Embracing diversity and believing that different mindsets and opinions strengthen our capabilities.
• Assuring you that being with us will broaden your horizon and ours.

If you believe to be the right person for us – we are very much looking forward to your application!Main responsibilities (minimum requirements):

• Monitor and analyze political and regulatory environment (CZ and EU) issues which might have an impact on the Company business.
• Identify and predict key developments and issues that might bring new opportunities to the business goals and anticipate potential threats. Provide a strategic guidance to the Company leadership and possible business response.
• Prepare analyses and policy background papers to ensure internal alignments within relevant teams and roles.
• Develop evidence and position papers for advocacy messaging.
• Find relevant partners among various stakeholders for continuous dialogue on key policy issues.
• Develop and foster trust-based relationships with key national partners/stakeholders.
• Ensure a good collaboration across individual business units and other functions on the national, regional and global levels ensuring close alignment with regional/global strategies.
• Foster trustful relationships with patient organizations, support their empowerment and drive mutually beneficial activities.
• Drive Company agenda through relevant country industry/business associations (AIFP, Czech Chamber of Commerce etc.) and represent the Company.

Competencies Required (minimum requirements):

• University degree in public health, law, economics, political science, or related field
• Czech language – excellent written and spoken
• English – fluent written and spoken compulsory, other languages a benefit
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in local healthcare policy environment. Experience in a pharmaceutical sector is an advantage.
• Thorough understanding of the healthcare policy and legislative processes in the Czech Republic and how to influence them, mobilize stakeholders around a particular topic to achieve change consistent with the Company´s goals.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with focus on ability to work in a cross-functional teams’ environment
• Ability to think and act in a complexity with a clear customer focus and solution orientation
• Developed project management skills
• Innovative and able to create opportunities
• Open to new challenges

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Location: Praha

Job date: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:34:16 GMT

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