Are you ready to catalyse policy change across Asia markets for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems? As Director of Government Affairs and Policy in Asia Area, you will lead the coordination and execution of strategies to drive improved diagnosis, referral and treatment for the Oncology, Cardio-Vascular-Renal-Metabolism (CVRM), Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) and Rare disease therapy areas. Health is higher on the political agenda than ever before and AstraZeneca has the ambition to be a trusted partner to governments as they rethink their healthcare priorities and policies. This is your chance to transform healthcare in Asia as we transition out of the pandemic!
Accountabilities:
In this role, you will direct internal resources and engage externally to promote a policy environment which will enable healthcare systems and AstraZeneca to succeed in our bold ambitions to maximise NCD patient outcomes. In Asia, our priorities are:
- In Oncology, work with our Lung Ambition Alliance (LAA) partners to eliminate lung cancer as a cause of death; establish liver cancer as a political priority;
- In CVRM, prevent renal, heart and other complications by developing policy programmes on Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure;
- In Respiratory & Immunology, reduce asthma and COPD exacerbations and hospitalisations by accelerating broad, innovative implementation of the latest GINA guidelines.
- In Rare Disease, to establish a comprehensive and patient-centric Rare Disease Policy Framework across key Asian markets, including Korea, Taiwan, and India, to ensure timely diagnosis, affordable access to innovative treatments, and a supportive environment for research and development.
You will coordinate the expansion of our Global programmes and strategies including; the Partnership for Healthcare System Sustainability & Resilience in Asia, a programme co-created with the World Economic Forum and the London School of Economics to help healthcare systems withstand future crises. You will also champion and oversee the creation of strong external relationships and partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as policymakers/advisors, patient advocacy groups, clinical experts and professional societies.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- In-depth knowledge of therapy areas, preferably NCDs, and how health systems operate
- Demonstrable understanding of national political priorities in Asia
- Excellent communicator with experience collaborating in a fast-moving, multi-cultural workplace
- Strategic thinker and ability to comprehend complex matters and chart a clear path forward
- Leadership capability with strong self-awareness and ability to lead through persuasion rather than authority
- Self-starting, independent, entrepreneurial attitude – a smart risk-taker who thrives on new challenges and on seeing things through to completion
