About the Role:
Teva Ukraine is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Government Relations to lead our efforts in advocating for the company's interests in the public and political arena. This is a crucial role that involves developing and implementing innovative strategies to increase government awareness of our product portfolio and ensuring effective engagement with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, Ukrainian legislation, and strong experience in managing government relations within regulated industries.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and implement strategies to increase government awareness of the company’s products and ensure successful government relations;
• Develop and advocate for legislative initiatives favorable to the company's growth;
• Monitor and analyze government policy, identifying opportunities to further the company's agenda;
• Provide strategic advice on emerging political and regulatory issues affecting the company;
• Develop and strengthen relationships with government officials, decision-makers, and key influencers;
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to legislative, regulatory requests, and public inquiries;
• Collaborate with internal teams on government-related issues and regulatory matters;
• Promote corporate positions with senior government officials and external audiences;
• Manage the company’s participation in professional associations related to health policy;
• Develop and maintain relations with media representatives to ensure transparency;
• Prepare reports and presentations on government interactions and their impact on the business;
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards in all interactions with state bodies;
• Implement crisis communication strategies in collaboration with the communications department.
