Government Affairs Manager

The Government Affairs Manager is responsible for leading AbbVie’s external engagement and advocacy efforts in Poland with government policymakers and key stakeholders. The role focuses on shaping a predictable, patient-centered, and innovation-friendly policy environment that supports sustainable access to innovative medicines, protects the company’s interests in a dynamic healthcare landscape, and reinforces AbbVie’s reputation as a trusted partner to the health system.

The position works cross-functionally with Market Access, Medical, Legal, Communications, and Commercial teams to define and execute government affairs strategies aligned with AbbVie’s business objectives, compliance standards, and broader strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

1. Shape the external policy environment
   Develop and execute government affairs strategies that contribute to a predictable, patient-centered, and innovation-friendly policy and regulatory environment in Poland.
2. Influence healthcare policy and legislation
   Monitor, analyze, and engage on key policy, legislative, and regulatory developments that may impact patient access, market conditions, and AbbVie’s long-term business objectives.
3. Support sustainable access to innovation
   Contribute to efforts that strengthen the value and recognition of innovative medicines within the healthcare system and support sustainable access frameworks in a changing reimbursement environment.
4. Drive strategic stakeholder engagement
   Build and maintain trusted relationships with key external stakeholders, including government institutions, policymakers, healthcare authorities, trade associations, and other relevant opinion leaders.
5. Provide policy and stakeholder intelligence
   Maintain a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, stakeholder priorities, and emerging policy trends to inform strategic decision-making and identify risks and opportunities early.
6. Shape advocacy priorities and issue management
   Proactively identify strategic issues, develop advocacy positions, and support targeted engagement plans that advance AbbVie’s business and policy objectives.
7. Collaborate cross-functionally
   Work closely with Market Access, Medical, Legal, Communications, and Commercial teams to ensure aligned messaging, coordinated planning, and compliant execution of external affairs activities.
8. Represent AbbVie externally
   Represent AbbVie in relevant external forums, industry platforms, and stakeholder dialogues, ensuring the company is seen as a credible, constructive, and trusted partner.
9. Contribute to strategic prioritization and decision-making
   Support the affiliate in balancing short-term and long-term priorities, translating policy developments into actionable recommendations, and identifying the most effective strategic trade-offs.
10. Leverage regional and global best practices
    Share local insights and contribute to the broader regional and global government affairs network, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and access to best practices.