Corporate Affairs Manager - HN

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret national policies, regulations, and trends relevant to healthcare, pharmaceuticals, rare disease, respiratory diseases, immunology, and vaccines.
• Identify policy opportunities and risks; develop evidence-based recommendations to advance AstraZeneca’s policy priorities.
• Develop policy-shaping strategies aligned with business needs and Corporate Affairs objectives.
• Prepare policy briefs, advocacy materials, and strategic messages for internal and external stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key government agencies, including the Ministry of Health, Government Office, National Assembly committees, regulatory bodies, and public health institutions.
• Engage with external partners such as professional associations, academic institutions, and policy organizations.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Represent AstraZeneca in policy discussions, working groups, and industry platforms.

• Collaborate closely with internal functions (Medical, Market Access, Communications, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, …) to ensure policy strategies support portfolio priorities.
• Provide timely policy insights and recommendations to internal teams in Rare Disease, Respiratory, Immunology, and Vaccines.
• Work with regional/international/global Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.

• Lead or support Corporate Affairs initiatives that strengthen healthcare system capabilities or improve patient access.
• Identify emerging external issues and develop action plans to mitigate associated risks.
• Proactively design and implement initiatives to support policy goals and business objectives.

• Work independently with strong initiative, responsibility, and ownership.
• Demonstrate adaptability, openness to innovation, and willingness to learn, including the use of AI tools to enhance work efficiency.
• Manage high workload under pressure and deliver results within tight timelines.
• Be willing to support general business needs when required.
• Be willing to travel for business, including long‑distance trips when needed.
• Be available to work outside working hours or weekends when business needs arise.

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, pharmacy, foreign trade, or International Relations/Diplomacy.
• Preferred: master’s degree in public policy, economics, or business administration.

• Minimum 5 years of experience related to Government Affairs and 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Strong understanding of the general policy environment and specifically the healthcare and pharmaceutical policy landscape in Vietnam.
• Experience working with government agencies or in functional roles related to policy, market access, or external affairs is an advantage.
• Preferred: experience in rare disease, respiratory, immunology, and vaccines therapeutic areas.

• Excellent English proficiency for daily communication and business interactions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex policy issues.
• Clear strategic thinking and the ability to build effective stakeholder engagement plans.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Independent, proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Innovative mindset and comfort working with digital and AI tools.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a dynamic environment.

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