Senior Government Affairs Manager - Human Pharma

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm is seeking a Senior Government Affairs Manager to impact policy across the UK. In this hybrid role, you will monitor political developments, drive advocacy strategies, and build relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate is experienced in the UK political landscape, possesses exceptional communication skills, and has a collaborative spirit. This position offers the opportunity to lead outreach and ensure Boehringer's voice is respected in government affairs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the UK, Irish, devolved or EU political landscape.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience managing external agencies and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse political and legislative developments.
• Lead the development and execution of policy positions.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Represent Boehringer in trade associations.
• Manage the creation and approval of advocacy materials.

Skills

Government engagement

Strategic advocacy

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Veeva (Promomats)

Job description

THE POSITION

Location: Hybrid – Bracknell Head Office
Company: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) – Human Pharma (HP) Business
Department: Corporate Affairs

Are you ready to make a real impact in healthcare government affairs and policy? Join Boehringer Ingelheim as our Senior Government Affairs Manager, where your strategic insight and advocacy will help shape a favourable business environment across the UK & Ireland.

This is a high-profile role for a dynamic individual who thrives in navigating complexity across national government, and devolved nations. You’ll tailor Boehringer’s global policy frameworks to local needs, driving forward bold, high-impact Government Affairs programmes that ensure patients have access to our innovative medicines—today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Be the Government Expert: Monitor and analyse political and legislative developments, providing strategic counsel to guide Boehringer’s business decisions
• Drive Advocacy Strategy: Lead the development and execution of policy positions and responses to government consultations, ensuring Boehringer’s voice is heard and respected
• Build Influence: Cultivate strong relationships with key UK and devolved elected and political stakeholders, enhancing Boehringer’s visibility and reputation in the life sciences sector
• Lead External Engagements: Represent Boehringer in trade associations, and parliamentary forums, including ABPI and All-Party Parliamentary Groups
• Be the Face of Boehringer: Lead outreach to politicians across England and devolved nations, acting as the primary point of contact
• Deliver with Precision: Manage the creation and approval of advocacy materials via Veeva, and oversee the Government Relations budget with agency support

WHAT YOU BRING

• A degree or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience in the UK, Irish, devolved or EU political landscape
• A strong track record of government engagement and shaping policy environments through strategic advocacy
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels—existing parliamentary connections are a plus
• Outstanding communication skills—clear, concise, targeted and engaging
• A project management mindset with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure
• A collaborative spirit with the drive to work independently and as part of a unified team
• Experience managing external agencies and budgets
• Familiarity with Veeva (Promomats) is an advantage