Senior Manager, Government Affairs (UK)

Location: Based in London, UK, with a 70/30 in-office work model

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA medicines and vaccines through its mRNA technology platform.

What you will do

• Support and execute Government Affairs strategy across the UK.
• Engage parliamentarians, government officials, civil servants, agencies, industry associations, and healthcare stakeholders.
• Analyze legislation, regulation, political developments, and public policy trends affecting healthcare and innovative biopharmaceuticals.
• Develop policy positions, stakeholder strategies, and external engagement programs focused on innovative and respiratory vaccines.
• Collaborate with Communications, Medical, Marketing, and Market Access teams to align Government Affairs priorities with business objectives.
• Manage third-party vendors and explore Generative AI applications for policy intelligence, analysis, and trend identification.

Requirements

• Degree in Health Policy, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
• Strong public policy and legislative background with experience engaging external stakeholders and developing policy positions.
• Experience identifying policy trends in the health sector or innovative biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in government, an industry association, healthcare systems, or stakeholder management.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, communication, analytical, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work with tact, diplomacy, discretion, high ethical standards, and in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Understanding of vaccines policy.
• Experience applying AI to policy and change.

Culture & Benefits

• 70/30 in-office work model emphasizing collaboration, mentorship, and direct interaction.
• Competitive healthcare and voluntary benefits.
• Fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family-building support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Paid time off including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and year-end shutdown.
• Location-specific perks and savings and investment programs.