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Form of workJob Purpose and Scope:
Describe the responsibility and authority (budget, revenue, internal/external contacts)
- To lead the affiliate health policy function with the objective of shaping a favorable policy environment for AbbVie Australia.
- Develop impactful relationships with Medicines Australia and other relevant think tanks/influencing bodies locally and globally in order to achieve objective(s).
Core Job Responsibilities:
List the primary tasks or activities this job performs
- Lead the policy project team to ensure a sustainable model of monitoring, scanning and prioritising issues.
- Co-ordinate and drive development of policy positions and proactive projects arising.
- Build internal networks across the business and with global teams to ensure alignment to AbbVie policy positions.
- Implement advocacy projects in collaboration with the External Affairs and Patient Relations/Communications functions
- Maintain a deep understanding of current and anticipated future policy trends through engagement with think tanks and relevant bodies and ensure translation into Abbvie strategy
- Lead/participate in relevant Med AU and multi-company task force initiatives where relevant.
Minimum Skills Required:
Identify the specific skills needed to perform this job effectively (leadership skills, selling skills, computer literacy)
- Strategic thinking
- Ability to identify policy issues and develop strategic policy positions
- Superior communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Strong teamwork/collaboration skills
- Commercial acumen
