AstraZeneca | Germany | 22xxx, 21xxx, 20xxx Hamburg | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 23.10.2026 on stepstone.de
Governmental Affairs Manager National Self-Government (m/f/d)
Innovative, dynamic and sustainable: As one of the world's leading companies in the research medicine industry, AstraZeneca offers the best opportunities for your personal and professional development. For us it is clear that if we see a chance of change, we take it and make it possible. Because an opportunity, no matter how small it is, can be the beginning of something big. This applies in particular to the provision of life-changing drugs. With us, each individual employee places patients first.
At AstraZeneca we actively shape change - with the aim of improving the framework conditions for innovation and better care for patients: in the long term. For this we combine entrepreneurial thinking, scientific strength and strategic vision. Each individual takes responsibility, recognizes opportunities early and sets impulses to develop the effect.
Corporate Affairs develops and controls the political and communicative strategies of AstraZeneca in Germany. We translate changes in the health policy environment into clear corporate positions, strategic priorities and concrete measures in a close shoulder with Market Access, the therapeutic areas and other key functions. Our goal is to ensure access to innovative medicines, to help shape sustainable solutions for the health system and to sustainably strengthen reputation and trust in AstraZeneca.
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For our Governmental Affairs team we are looking for you as Senior Account Manager (m/w/d)
In this strategic central role, you shape the positioning of AstraZeneca towards national self-government and at the interface of health policy, market access and corporate strategy. You recognise political and regulatory developments at an early stage, assess their relevance for portfolio, refund and patient access and derive clear goals, positions and options for action. You act as a strategic:r impulse generator:in, drive themes proactively and create the necessary support for effective solutions internally and externally.
Your duties Strategic control: You analyze political, regulatory and institutional developments in national self-government and translate them into an integrated governmental affairs strategy. Interface to Market Access: Together with Market Access you evaluate impacts on AMNOG procedures, refund, drug control and patient access. You develop coordinated positions and stakeholder strategies and bring political perspectives into portfolio and access decisions at an early stage. Proactive thematic leadership: You identify opportunities and risks, set independent priorities and drive relevant issues with a high self-initiative from the first analysis to implementation. Positioning and consulting: You develop resilient corporate positions, decision templates and scenarios and advise senior management on strategic options. Stakeholder Management: You are building the network of AstraZeneca with decision-makers:inside national self-government, you are systematically conducting strategic dialogue at eye level. Campaigns and alliances: You design and manage political campaigns, cooperations and innovative stakeholders that effectively support our positions. Internal networking: You work closely with Market Access, Medical, Commercial, Communications as well as EU and global teams and ensure consistent, portfolio-wide positions. External representation: You represent AstraZeneca in associations, bodies and working groups and actively participate in relevant debates. Implementation and control: You take responsibility for projects, budgets and agencies and ensure a focused, quality and impact-oriented implementation.
Your profile Complete university studies, preferably in political, economic, legal or health sciences or health management, health economy Multiannual relevant professional experience in health policy, governmental affairs, market access or a comparable strategic environment Deep understanding of German healthcare, national self-government and political and regulatory decision-making processes Very good understanding of AMNOG, refund logics and their importance for portfolio, access and corporate strategy Reliable network to relevant decision-makers:inside and multiplier:in the health policy environment Designed analytical and strategic skills and competence to translate complex developments into clear recommendations and feasible plans Very good knowledge of German and English as well as safe handling of MS Office You think strategically, identify relationships early and develop independently convincing solutions. You do not wait for orders, but are proactively placing relevant topics on the agenda and consistently take responsibility for results. You communicate complex facts clearly, addressable and with high persuasive power. You move safely into challenging stakeholder constellations, build sustainable relationships and create alliances. You combine enforcement strength with team orientation and work effectively across functions and hierarchy levels. You prioritize sovereign, remain operational even under high dynamics and consistently align your actions with strategic effect.
It offers: an attractive pipeline and innovative products individual development opportunities and the focus on lifelong learning lots of trust, appreciation and space for co-design in a focused and passionate team Office space in the heart of Hamburg, which enables collaborative, flexible and agile cooperation a diverse, inclusive and prejudice-free working environment, committed to the Charter of Diversity, not only allows differences, but actively promotes and welcomes and takes into account applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their characteristics a sustainable company that becomes CO2 negative by 2030 along the entire value chain
Headquarters is our Germany location in Hamburg. Due to the political and institutional orientation of the role, a regular presence in Berlin is required.
Do you want to become part of our mission and increase the quality of life of many patients? Then apply now. AstraZeneca - Here is the future! !
Location
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