Government Affairs Manager

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

AbbVie is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to help shape a favourable policy environment for the introduction of new medicines for Swedish patients. In this newly created position, you will be responsible for leading external engagement and communication with government policymakers and other key stakeholders, supporting advocacy, corporate communication, and defined brands across Sweden.

As a key member of AbbVie’s Scandinavian Government Affairs function, you will develop and drive the local governmental affairs strategy, build trusted relationships across the healthcare and policy landscape, and collaborate closely with Market Access, HEOR, External affairs, and Commercial teams. You will also play an active role in the Region Europe GA network, contributing to local, regional, and global strategy while representing AbbVie in trade associations.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders and policymakers
• Map and monitor the healthcare and political landscape, identifying key challenges and opportunities
• Review and write input to hearing consultations, summarize and simplify this information for internal AbbVie stakeholders
• Prepare advocacy briefs for senior leadership at AbbVie
• Strengthen AbbVie’s network and reputation through trusted stakeholder engagement
• Proactively identify opportunities to support business objectives and address policy risks
• Contribute to regional and global governmental affairs strategy and share best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the Scandinavian affiliate
• Represent AbbVie in trade associations and relevant external forums

We are seeking a degree qualified professional with relevant experience in healthcare or political environments.  We are looking for a person with political acumen and experience working with or toward policymakers.  In addition you have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work strategically across multiple functions
• A positive, collaborative team player
• Fluency in Swedish and English, written and spoken
• Bachelor or higher degree in a relevant field
• Relevant experience with organizational work, healthcare or political environments

This position is located at our office in Stockholm in the wonderful Forskaren building.

Applications will close on the 26th April so please apply at your earliest convenience.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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