Senior Manager, Government Affairs & External Liaison

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Major Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Government Affairs & External Liaison is responsible for shaping and managing BMS Korea’s external policy environment to support sustainable patient access and business objectives. This role develops and executes integrated government and external engagement strategies, builds strong relationships with key stakeholders, and provides strategic policy insights through close collaboration with cross-functional and global teams.

Key Area of Responsibilities

1. Government & Policy Engagement

• Develop and execute government affairs and external engagement strategies to support BMS Korea’s business objectives, patient access goals, and long-term operating environment.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with central and local government authorities/agencies, legislative bodies, and advisory bodies.

• Represent BMS in meetings, hearings, forums, and policy discussions with government and public health stakeholders.

2. External Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

• Establish and manage collaboration with industry associations and trade groups (e.g., KRPIA, Amcham, Embassy etc.), academic institutions, and key opinion leaders, and enable cross-functional follow-up as needed.

• In close coordination with Corporate Affairs, support engagement with patient advocacy groups/organizations by providing industry policy insights and aligning on key messages.

• In close coordination with CSE&BD, provide end-to-end event support for open innovation programs, including logistics planning and on-site execution.

• Design and execute advocacy initiatives and coalition-based activities to promote patient access and the value of innovative medicines.

• Gather and share external intelligence on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder positioning.

3. Policy Monitoring & Strategic Analysis

• Continuously monitor legislative, regulatory, and healthcare policy trends impacting the pharmaceutical industry.

• Translate complex policy developments into clear strategic insights and recommendations for senior leadership.

• Support evidence-based policy positioning aligned with patient access and innovation.

• Support Market Access strategies by providing policy insights related to reimbursement, pricing, and HTA environments.

4. Internal Strategic Partnering

• Act as a strategic partner within a matrix organization, fostering effective collaboration across internal functions.

• Partner with cross-functional teams on GA & external strategies and contribute to alignment.

• Ensure consistent and timely internal communication of key policy developments and external insights.

• Maintain close alignment with Global and Regional Government Affairs/Corporate Affairs/Business Development teams to ensure consistency between global strategy and local execution.

5. Strategic Communications & Thought Leadership for GA and healthcare policy

• Develop high-quality policy briefs and policy talking points, and executive briefing materials for high-level external engagements in GA and access.

• Ensure consistent, clear, and strategic messaging across external stakeholders and internal audiences.

• Systematically collect, analyze, and report on policy trends, stakeholder positions, and competitor activities.

 

Desired Experience & Qualification

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Health Policy, Business Administration, Pharmacy, Communications, or a related field

• Preferred: Master’s degree (Public Policy, Public Health, MBA, or equivalent)

 

Experience

Total Professional Experience at least 10+ years

GA / EA / Public Affairs Experience at least 7+ years

Pharmaceutical / Healthcare Experience Preferred

Key Experience

• Direct engagement and relationship management with government authorities, legislators, patient organizations, academic institutions, media and key opinion leaders etc

• Participation in industry associations or coalition-building initiatives

• Strong experience working in cross-functional and matrix organizations

• Strong project management capabilities or relevant certifications

• Proven ability to develop policy analyses, briefing documents, and strategic position papers

• Experience in multinational or global corporate environments (preferred)

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Stakeholder Management

• Communication Excellence

• Political Acumen & Diplomacy

• Cross-functional Leadership

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Agility & Adaptability

Language

• Required: Native or fluent proficiency in local language

• Required: Professional-level proficiency in English

* Depending on the candidate's experience and background, this role may be considered at the Manager level.

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On-site Protocol

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