Government Affairs and Market Development Manager at Varian

The position will be based in Sub-Saharan Africa (in Nairobi, Kenya or Midrand, South Africa) to facilitate engagement with local and regional government and non-governmental stakeholders (such as NGOs, African CDC, thinktanks etc) to increase access to cancer care.

The Government Affairs & Market Development Manager will be responsible for designing plans for government outreach by providing analysis of emerging or existing public policy issues impacting the company. The incumbent will gather intelligence and assist in the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations, actively drives initiatives across the region. They will coordinate actions through strategic partners in government and industry communicating corporate positions and objectives. Projects may include implementation of public policy activities, government and industry lobbying efforts, advocating government funding initiatives and identifying new opportunities favourably advancing the company’s influence with the government.

Where you live should not determine if you live, and this role focuses on mobilizing stakeholders to drive access to cancer care in the region.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Build relationships with political and other stakeholders across regional and national levels
• Conduct research, monitor, analyse & evaluate policies and legislation to ensure that Varian is well placed to support countries in East Africa
• Support the regional leadership in developing and executing the company strategy for East Africa.
• Drive key initiatives across the region to elevate the visibility and influence of Varian

Experience Preferred

• Graduates’ degree in Public health, Health Administration, Health Economics or Public Policy.
• 6-8 years of experience working in Government affairs and/or Market Access Influencing roles in Africa
• Experience working in the Medical Device and/or Pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to be impartial and diplomatic when working across GEOs/Regions to determine the best solution
• Ability, competence, and confidence to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Excellent presentation skills & the ability to work successfully under pressure
• Excellent fluency in English, verbal and written, required. Fluency in other languages would be a plus.
• Familiar with business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to travel for business as required
• Contributes to team efficiency through the quality of personal work and by influencing teammate output to required standards.
• Must understand team collaboration and have effective networking skills.
• Able to work independently within guidelines and policies and adhere to the corporate policies and procedures.
• Capable of managing their own workload and of excellent communication relationship building at all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Agile with being pro-active, analytical, results-oriented and able to make decisions within the scope of their role.
• Be able to actively problem solve and suggest realistic innovations to processes towards creating a better customer experience

You are just one click away from the most impactful work you will ever do and becoming part of the global team united by a common purpose to fight cancer. Apply now and send us your complete resume including motivation letter, Diplomas, reference letter and any work permits. Someone somewhere will be glad you did .

Varian is required to comply with all local and applicable regulations that may be associated with vaccine requirements for certain roles.

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We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.