Director, public affairs, italy
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Incyte in Italia
Overview As Incyte Italy enters a new phase of growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to define and lead the Public Affairs function and its impact in the Italian healthcare ecosystem. The Director, Public Affairs, Italy is responsible for shaping and delivering an integrated strategy across government affairs, communications and patient advocacy to support business priorities and long-term market shaping. This senior role requires a strategic and hands‐on leader who can navigate a complex external environment, build strong stakeholder relationships, and translate insights into impactful execution. Reporting to the Italy General Manager with a dotted line to the Head of Public Affairs International, the role is a part of the leadership team, strengthening Incyte's reputation and positioning with policy makers, media and patient communities. Function Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Define and lead an integrated Public Affairs strategy (government affairs, communications, patient advocacy)
aligned with Italy business priorities Act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and leadership team on external environment, positioning and reputation Identify opportunities and risks in the healthcare, policy and societal landscape, translating them into actionable strategies Lead market shaping initiatives to enable optimal access and positioning of Incyte's portfolio Government Affairs & Policy Define and implement a government affairs strategy, including stakeholder mapping and engagement priorities Build and maintain high‐level relationships with national and regional policy makers, institutions and trade associations Monitor and anticipate policy, regulatory and legislative developments, providing strategic guidance to the business Position Incyte as a credible and trusted partner in healthcare policy discussions Communications & Reputation Define and oversee corporate, brand and external communication strategy Ensure consistent and impactful media enga