Director, Government Affairs Europe

Director, Government Affairs Europe

We are looking for a Director, Government Affairs Europe to help shape and advance our public policy strategy across key European markets. In this role, you will lead government affairs activities, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and navigate complex healthcare systems to support business objectives. You will play a central role in aligning policy initiatives with organisational priorities while representing our interests externally.

A Typical Day

• Leading government affairs and public policy activities across assigned European markets
• Managing relationships with consultants to strengthen advocacy and policy influence
• Developing advocacy strategies to support policy priorities and mitigate risks
• Monitoring legislative developments and assessing impact on business operations
• Representing the organisation in external forums and stakeholder engagements
• Coordinating cross functional teams to align policy activities with business goals
• Supporting implementation of EU policies at national level to ensure compliance
• Preparing policy analyses and briefing materials to inform strategic decisions

This Role may be for you

• You enjoy working across multiple countries and navigating diverse healthcare systems
• You are comfortable influencing policy through stakeholder engagement and advocacy
• You value building and maintaining strong external and internal relationships
• You are motivated by translating complex legislation into strategic insights
• You appreciate balancing strategic planning with operational execution
• You thrive when coordinating with cross functional and international teams
• You are attentive to detail when tracking policy developments and compliance requirements
• You enjoy representing an organisation in high level external discussions

Qualifications

To be considered, you must hold a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Demonstrated experience working with European healthcare systems and policy environments, along with managing external stakeholders or consultants, is required. Fluency in English is essential. An advanced degree in public policy, international relations, political science, law, or a related field is preferred, and proficiency in an additional European language such as German, French, Italian, or Spanish would be an advantage.

Benefits

We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.