Job Description

Career Category

Government Affairs

• Government relation expansion/strengthening with ministries incl. MOFCOM, MIIT, MOF, NDRC, NHC, NHDRC, NHSA, etc., industry associations (CAFEI, AmCham, PhRMA, etc.) and local governments (Shanghai, Anhui, Beijing, Guangdong, etc.)
• High level engagement between Amgen senior leaders and high officials

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Responsibilities

Government affairs accountabilities：

Develop and implement robust strategies on govt engagement activities oriented by company needs/benefit

Deal with government issues which have impact to company business

Government relation strengthening to build high-level communication platform for Amgen and China govts at both national and local level

Building organizational capability

• Build trust among team members and broader stakeholders by setting a highly visible example for colleagues within VA&P in terms of professional excellence and commitment to demonstrating leader behaviors and values

• Create and maintain a team culture that values, recognizes and generates high performance, supports innovation and challenges the status quo
• Provide clear role responsibility, establishing a climate of continuous measurement and performance improvement
• Create processes to share information and experiences, leverage initiatives across teams where appropriate
• Actively support development of direct reports and high-potential colleagues providing insights, direction and opportunities

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Report to VA&P Head
• Cross-functional (strategic planning, medical, marketing, sales, KA, commercial, etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree and 10 years of job related experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Basic Requirements

• In depth knowledge of government affairs/policy/advocacy
• Establishes relationships and trust while collaborating cross-functionally

Preferred Requirements

• At least 5 years in Government Affairs at pharmaceutical company or industry association
• Inclusion and coordination skill and established ability
• Project management skill and established ability
• Knowledge on regulation of pharmaceutical products

Key capabilities

• Knowledge in pharmaceutical industry and understanding on China govt organization and running
• Strong acumen on healthcare reform and business, Capability of translation from policy to business impact
• Relevant therapeutic areas knowledge or science background
• Strategic planning skill and established ability
• Skilled in govt official engagement
• Open, cooperative and flexible mind-set, and teamwork ability
• Leadership/facilitation ability for cross functional work
• Proficient English skills in both oral and written