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Our client is in search of a Government Affairs Manager for a MedTech company onsite in Gurgaon, India.

*Candidate "must have" Medical device or pharma or IVD experience, will not be chosen otherwise.

The Role

The Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for public policy engagement, government KOL advocacy, and initiating project-based collaborations with central and state health authorities to influence healthcare policy development. The role will focus on policy shaping, strategic stakeholder engagement, and execution of state-led and centrally supported screening programs to improve early diagnosis and generate sustainable revenue streams.

What You'll Do

Policy Development & Advocacy

• Monitor and evaluate existing and upcoming healthcare policies, guidelines, and government health missions relevant to the company’s portfolio.
• Engage with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, National Health Mission (NHM), ICMR, NHSRC, Niti Ayog, State Health Departments, and other relevant bodies to Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy documents to support inclusion of advanced diagnostics in government guidelines in alignment with organizational objectives.

Government KOL Engagement

• Work closely with external and internal stakeholder to identify and maintain relationships with key government opinion leaders at central and state levels, including policymakers, program directors, and senior bureaucrats to drive awareness, screening adoption, and budget allocation in government health programs.
• Facilitate regular interactions with government KOLs through policy roundtables, workshops, and advisory board meetings.

Project-Based Screening Initiatives

• Develop and present proposals to state governments for implementing pilot and large-scale screening projects in alignment with public health goals.
• Secure government approvals and funding through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) or state mission programs.
• Ensure compliance with government procurement processes and facilitate tenders or direct project allotments.
• Track project outcomes, patient reach, and revenue contribution.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Scientific Affairs, Sales, Application) for program execution and reporting.

Stakeholder Partnerships

• Partner with NGOs, patient advocacy groups, academic societies, and public health organizations for joint initiatives.
• Represent the company at medical conferences, health policy summits, and public health events.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a similar role within government affairs or policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Strong research and report-writing abilities.
• Bachelors/master’s degree.
• Prior experience of 15 years in IVD industry with preference in similar technologies.
• Good Technical & analytical skills as per industry standards.
• Good presentation skills.
• Experience and ability to manage large key accounts.
• Knowledge of territory & geography.
• Creative mind & strategic thinking with business acumen.

Our client is in search of a Government Affairs Manager for a MedTech company onsite in Gurgaon, India.

*Candidate "must have" Medical device or pharma or IVD experience, will not be chosen otherwise.

The Role

The Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for public policy engagement, government KOL advocacy, and initiating project-based collaborations with central and state health authorities to influence healthcare policy development. The role will focus on policy shaping, strategic stakeholder engagement, and execution of state-led and centrally supported screening programs to improve early diagnosis and generate sustainable revenue streams.

What You'll Do

Policy Development & Advocacy

• Monitor and evaluate existing and upcoming healthcare policies, guidelines, and government health missions relevant to the company’s portfolio.
• Engage with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, National Health Mission (NHM), ICMR, NHSRC, Niti Ayog, State Health Departments, and other relevant bodies to Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy documents to support inclusion of advanced diagnostics in government guidelines in alignment with organizational objectives.

Government KOL Engagement

• Work closely with external and internal stakeholder to identify and maintain relationships with key government opinion leaders at central and state levels, including policymakers, program directors, and senior bureaucrats to drive awareness, screening adoption, and budget allocation in government health programs.
• Facilitate regular interactions with government KOLs through policy roundtables, workshops, and advisory board meetings.

Project-Based Screening Initiatives

• Develop and present proposals to state governments for implementing pilot and large-scale screening projects in alignment with public health goals.
• Secure government approvals and funding through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) or state mission programs.
• Ensure compliance with government procurement processes and facilitate tenders or direct project allotments.
• Track project outcomes, patient reach, and revenue contribution.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Scientific Affairs, Sales, Application) for program execution and reporting.

Stakeholder Partnerships

• Partner with NGOs, patient advocacy groups, academic societies, and public health organizations for joint initiatives.
• Represent the company at medical conferences, health policy summits, and public health events.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a similar role within government affairs or policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Strong research and report-writing abilities.
• Bachelors/master’s degree.
• Prior experience of 15 years in IVD industry with preference in similar technologies.
• Good Technical & analytical skills as per industry standards.
• Good presentation skills.
• Experience and ability to manage large key accounts.
• Knowledge of territory & geography.
• Creative mind & strategic thinking with business acumen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

• Articulation in policy writing and representation writing with evidence backed public policy thought process
• Stakeholder mapping of professional associations and key influencers to drive environmental shaping and innovation readiness efforts including Patient Advocacy Groups, NGOs, International bodies etc. in relevant therapy areas.
• Drive policy advocacy with relevant Government departments/ministries in collaboration with PAGs/NGOs etc., having mutual interest in the area.
• Drive environment shaping efforts to positively influence (in patients benefit) public policies around disease awareness, diagnosis, treatment protocols for therapy areas relevant to Lilly e.g. Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer etc.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with relevant competent authorities especially in MOHFW, Department of Pharmaceuticals, CDSCO etc.
• Follow, track and manage important industry forums such as OPPI, USIBC, AMCHAM, FICCI to help advance the organization's business interests.
• Research and monitor centre and state government policy decisions that impact the industry and the company and advise way forward for the company.
• Ability to work with Third parties, consultants and think-tanks, ensuring the organisational objectives are delivered through the partners

Basic Requirements

• 6-8 years’ prior experience in government affairs / public policy roles.
• Ability to write policy papers , white papers as well as present structured verbal arguments to external stakeholders. The art of creating the first drafts meaty enough for leaders to work with
• Flair for public affairs/advocacy/ geo-politics and proven commercial mindset which shapes the external environment to ethically drive business strategy and growth.
• Deep understanding of the systems and healthcare/pharmaceuticals policy development process of the Government across the Central and State levels.
• Proven ability to master complex regulatory and policy issues, and to translate them into clear and concise messaging of direct relevance to the business (R&D, Regulatory etc.).
• Experience working in a global organization or within a matrixed structure.
• A real team player with the ability to interact and collaborate well with people from all business teams and oversee projects from start to finish.
• Effective project management skills , including the ability to prioritize and make appropriate trade off decisions.
• Strong analytical skills combined with critical and creative thinking.
• Proficiency with IT tools (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Preferences

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in public policy, public health, economics, pharmacy or sciences
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical/ healthcare industry / government.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (***) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Building trusted partnerships helps us make a meaningful difference to patient’ lives. Our Government Affairs professionals develop and advocate innovative public policy positions to help patients get the treatment they need. Your passion for patient care helps you build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including industry trade associations, policymakers, and elected officials, to support quality solutions for patients now and in the future.

How you’ll make an impact:
• Pro-actively lead and work seamlessly with Business Unit Managers and Finance to review current price and work on the Price Increase within our Operations. Suggest price bands based on market knowledge and sales of innovative products. Facilitate management of government tender business.
• Build and maintain good relationship with government healthcare related authorities in a compliance manner. Work with Government to shape policies to enable sound understanding of Healthcare Institutes, Hospitals, Business Units to enable and improve access of innovative therapeutic solutions for structural heart disease, Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) & Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT).
• Actively participate industry working groups to maintain dialogue with government authorities and influence policy formulation and implementation whenever appropriate.
• Develop sound understanding of government policies and initiatives concerning Healthcare Reform, Price Reform, Market Access, Localization, and other areas impacting Edwards, and provide regular report with professional insight and strategic advice.
• Engage in strategic discussions on new product registration to maximize access and adoption of innovative medical technology from Edwards.
• Organize and conduct Government Affairs related trainings for internal customers, included but not limited to business units.
• Other incidental duties.

What you'll need (Required):
• Bachelor's Degree in related field with at least 12 years experience in healthcare, with substantial experience in government relations, sales, tendering or pricing, reimbursement function, regulatory in multinational pharmaceutical or medical device companies Required
• Other: Business unit management, pricing & reimbursement experience is highly Preferred

What else we look for (Preferred):
• A team player, self-motivated, result oriented, problem solver with strong ownership and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, able to work in a matrix environment and to work with governmental officials.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Recognized as an expert in government policies with broad-based advanced knowledge within the organization
• Expert understanding of related aspects of pricing processes.
• Expert understanding of government tender management.
• Expert understanding of medical device industry.
• Ability to lead large projects.
• Ability to think strategically and influence external parties.
• Ability to collaborate with other business unit and function heads.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Represents leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with business unit, sales, marketing team, healthcare related government officials.
• Consult in project setting within multiple market access areas, interfacing with low to middle management.
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.

Building trusted partnerships helps us make a meaningful difference to patient’ lives. Our Government Affairs professionals develop and advocate innovative public policy positions to help patients get the treatment they need. Your passion for patient care helps you build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including industry trade associations, policymakers, and elected officials, to support quality solutions for patients now and in the future.

How you’ll make an impact:
• Pro-actively lead and work seamlessly with Business Unit Managers and Finance to review current price and work on the Price Increase within our Operations. Suggest price bands based on market knowledge and sales of innovative products. Facilitate management of government tender business.
• Build and maintain good relationship with government healthcare related authorities in a compliance manner. Work with Government to shape policies to enable sound understanding of Healthcare Institutes, Hospitals, Business Units to enable and improve access of innovative therapeutic solutions for structural heart disease, Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) & Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT).
• Actively participate industry working groups to maintain dialogue with government authorities and influence policy formulation and implementation whenever appropriate.
• Develop sound understanding of government policies and initiatives concerning Healthcare Reform, Price Reform, Market Access, Localization, and other areas impacting Edwards, and provide regular report with professional insight and strategic advice.
• Engage in strategic discussions on new product registration to maximize access and adoption of innovative medical technology from Edwards.
• Organize and conduct Government Affairs related trainings for internal customers, included but not limited to business units.
• Other incidental duties.

What you'll need (Required):
• Bachelor's Degree in related field with at least 12 years experience in healthcare, with substantial experience in government relations, sales, tendering or pricing, reimbursement function, regulatory in multinational pharmaceutical or medical device companies Required
• Other: Business unit management, pricing & reimbursement experience is highly Preferred

What else we look for (Preferred):
• A team player, self-motivated, result oriented, problem solver with strong ownership and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, able to work in a matrix environment and to work with governmental officials.
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Recognized as an expert in government policies with broad-based advanced knowledge within the organization
• Expert understanding of related aspects of pricing processes.
• Expert understanding of government tender management.
• Expert understanding of medical device industry.
• Ability to lead large projects.
• Ability to think strategically and influence external parties.
• Ability to collaborate with other business unit and function heads.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Represents leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with business unit, sales, marketing team, healthcare related government officials.
• Consult in project setting within multiple market access areas, interfacing with low to middle management.
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.