Assoc. Gov. Affairs

In this role, you will contribute to the execution of key Governmental Affairs (GA) and Patient Advocacy (PA) initiatives that support AOP Health's policy engagement and patient access objectives internationally.

You will work closely with the Director Market Access & Gov. Affairs Launch Excellence and country affiliates to implement GA and PA plans, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and increase AOP Health's advocacy visibility during an exciting period of new product launches.

What your day to day will look like

• Support implementation of assigned Governmental Affairs and Patient Advocacy projects, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
• Support cross-functional activities related to international and regional GA programs
• Provide regular inputs and updates for GA and PA initiatives to ensure alignment and visibility across the matrix
• Support the creation of advocacy content in collaboration with Corporate Communications, including social media posts and visibility activities.
• Prepare and maintain communication materials (briefings, factsheets, handouts) for internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to the update and dissemination of corporate position statements and policy-related materials.
• Maintain and regularly update the stakeholder list (national and European level).
• Organize and coordinate stakeholder meetings and visits, ensuring effective engagement and follow-up.
• Support planning and execution of selected stakeholder events enhancing AOP Health's policy and advocacy goals in alignment with Corporate Communication

Your qualifications and experience

• University degree in Political Science, Public Health, Health Economics, Natural Sciences, Medicine or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in Governmental Affairs, Public Policy, Market Access, or related functions within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Good understanding of European healthcare systems and policy environments.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proactive and team oriented.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), knowledge of SharePoint or similar tools is a plus.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written), German is a plus

Our offer

• An open corporate culture with the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
• Working independently in a collegial and committed team
• Modern working environment with good public transport connections (U4 - Heiligenstadt)
• Flexible working hours (flexitime/time-out days), bonus scheme, additional benefits and employee events
• Structured onboarding and support through a buddy system
• Due to legal requirements, we are obliged to disclose the collective agreement minimum salary, which is EUR 35,490 gross per year, based on full-time employment. However, our actual remuneration packages are market-oriented and aligned with your qualifications and professional experience