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Career Programs
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description:
Role Title: Government Affairs & Policy Intern
Duration: 12 months (Full time)
Location: UAE
Position Summary:
The Government Affairs & Policy (GA&P) organization serves all J&J businesses and the Enterprise overall through shaping healthcare systems and promoting innovation around the world. The GA&P Gulf team is based in UAE Dubai, Reporting directly to the managing director.
The Government Affairs and Policy Intern will be based in the United Arab Emirates and will report to the Head of Government Affairs & Policy – Gulf. Gulf countries include UAE, Kuwait, QTR, Bahrain & Oman.
Duties & Responsibilities
Execution of the government affairs and policy strategies for Johnson & Johnson.
Support in Shaping of the external environment for the growth of our business across the region.
Collaborate cross functionally to shape the external environment and drive key initiatives that enable patient access and a strong footprint
Establish and maintain relationships with a wide array of internal and external stakeholder organizations to identify, shape, and advance legislative/regulatory and policy priorities impacting Johnson & Johnson
Enhance J&J's reputation as a trusted private sector partner among relevant government entities in the region
Shape Key policy issues around the value of innovation, future of healthcare, IP, headroom for innovation and value – based healthcare.
Monitor and analyze the external environment that may impact the business in the region.
Create/lead/direct supportive strategies including white papers, sponsored conferences, and external speaking opportunities, in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Engage and build relationships with external organizations including trade associations, affiliated patient and provider professional societies and other stakeholder organizations
Establish and foster a relationship of trust with the governments and enhance J&J strategic agenda in the region by establishing relevant partnership programs
Work with different teams to create a positive environment for patient access and strengthen our market presence.
Education & Experience:
Minimum Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field such as Pharmacy or Biomedical Engineering or similar
Language: Fluent in both Arabic and English
Location: United Arab Emirates
Nationality: UAE national with family book
Want to learn and have intellectual curiosity
Service-oriented and self-starter
Cross-functional collaborator
Leadership Behaviors Required:
LIVE OUR CREDO: Demonstrate and inspire the behaviors that reinforce Our Credo.
CONNECT: Develop deep insights into the needs of our patients, customers, markets and communities.
SHAPE: Drive innovation; anticipate and shape industry and market changes to advance health care globally.
LEAD: Create an environment where leadership and talent development is top priority.
DELIVER: Deliver results by inspiring and mobilizing people and teams.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
