Head Government Affairs

Position Summary

The role would be to support Abbott Speciality Care (ASC), plan and execute the strategic initiatives across all affiliates of Abbott in India.

For ASC, the Head GA&SI would proactively assess trends, policies and emerging issues related to price controls, NLEM, localization, taxation etc. Will work with National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Department pf Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare etc to develop and implement strategies, policies and actions to effectively address issues that impact all Abbott businesses in India.

The person will be responsible for identifying, developing and executing strategic initiatives across Abbott affiliates to improve market access, engagement with important stakeholders etc.

Key Interfaces

The role will require close engagement across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders’ ecosystem in order to shape policy, develop strategy, support business priorities and strengthen Abbott standing with regulators, government and state government departments, government procurement agencies (AIIMS, DGAFMS, Railways, CGHS etc), trade associations, foreign missions, think tanks, patient advocacy groups etc in India.

The role will require close engagement across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders’ ecosystem in order to shape policy, develop strategy, support business priorities and strengthen Abbott standing with regulators, government and state government departments, government procurement agencies (AIIMS, DGAFMS, Railways, CGHS etc), trade associations, foreign missions, think tanks, patient advocacy groups etc in India.

Internal Stakeholders:

• Pricing & Finance

• Regulatory Affairs

• Commercial leaders

• Medical Affairs

• Institution Business