Senior Manager Government Affairs
OverviewIn this role you drive government affairs and market access for South Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal) to accelerate commercialization and expand patient access.
You'll work with regional leadership to shape policy, advocate for Stryker's products, and build relationships with lawmakers and trade associations.
You will guide health economics strategies and collaborate across functions to align policies with business goals.
This is a high-impact, cross-functional position that influences pricing, tenders, and payer engagement in a dynamic policy landscape.
You will operate in a leadership-capacity within the regional team, delivering strategic value for growth and access.
Retribuzione / Benefitscomprehensive benefits package
base salary with potential premio
salary range transparency
career development opportunities
travel opportunities (up to 20%)
global company stability
ResponsabilitàCollaborate with regional leadership to implement government affairs and market access strategy for growth and brand building in South Europe
Lead government affairs and advocacy projects to support product adoption in the region
Engage with trade associations and support Stryker representatives on boards
Position Stryker as a thought leader and build relationships with lawmakers and policy influencers
Assess public policy risks and opportunities in the region and advise business leaders
Guide the design of clinical and economic studies to meet market access requirements of payers
Identify and drive market access and reimbursement opportunities for technologies
Establish health economic data collection and analysis plans to demonstrate value and support hospital negotiations
Support market access through external relationships including tenders, pricing, and payer requirements
Provide SME guidance on market access and health economics strategy to South European leadership teams
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed market access considerations into business strategy and build capability
Requisiti fondamentaliMaster in Political Science, Law, Health Economics, Health Sciences, or comparable qualification
6-8 years of experience in politics, government, or life sciences
Experience in government agencies or legislative offices and/or government affairs in corporate, trade association, or multi-client environments
Fluent in English and Spanish or Italian
Deep understanding of policy development, health policy, and medical technology policy is preferred
Experience representing a company to trade associations and government officials
Proven track record leading government affairs projects
Strong knowledge of payers, reimbursement bodies, HTA, and market access strategies
Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication across levels including executives
Negotiation skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
Influence and negotiation
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic thinking
Health economics
Market access strategy
Payer engagement
You'll work with regional leadership to shape policy, advocate for Stryker's products, and build relationships with lawmakers and trade associations.
You will guide health economics strategies and collaborate across functions to align policies with business goals.
This is a high-impact, cross-functional position that influences pricing, tenders, and payer engagement in a dynamic policy landscape.
You will operate in a leadership-capacity within the regional team, delivering strategic value for growth and access.
Retribuzione / Benefitscomprehensive benefits package
base salary with potential premio
salary range transparency
career development opportunities
travel opportunities (up to 20%)
global company stability
ResponsabilitàCollaborate with regional leadership to implement government affairs and market access strategy for growth and brand building in South Europe
Lead government affairs and advocacy projects to support product adoption in the region
Engage with trade associations and support Stryker representatives on boards
Position Stryker as a thought leader and build relationships with lawmakers and policy influencers
Assess public policy risks and opportunities in the region and advise business leaders
Guide the design of clinical and economic studies to meet market access requirements of payers
Identify and drive market access and reimbursement opportunities for technologies
Establish health economic data collection and analysis plans to demonstrate value and support hospital negotiations
Support market access through external relationships including tenders, pricing, and payer requirements
Provide SME guidance on market access and health economics strategy to South European leadership teams
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed market access considerations into business strategy and build capability
Requisiti fondamentaliMaster in Political Science, Law, Health Economics, Health Sciences, or comparable qualification
6-8 years of experience in politics, government, or life sciences
Experience in government agencies or legislative offices and/or government affairs in corporate, trade association, or multi-client environments
Fluent in English and Spanish or Italian
Deep understanding of policy development, health policy, and medical technology policy is preferred
Experience representing a company to trade associations and government officials
Proven track record leading government affairs projects
Strong knowledge of payers, reimbursement bodies, HTA, and market access strategies
Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication across levels including executives
Negotiation skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
Influence and negotiation
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic thinking
Health economics
Market access strategy
Payer engagement