Government Affairs Director–Private Public Partnerships (PPP)

MUST HAVE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Government Affairs, Health Economics, Business or related field
• 12+ years of experience
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
• Government affairs leadership experience in a multinational company or in the public sector
• Experience working with political or governmental organizations and decision makers
• Experience and strong track record in PPPs.
• Experience working in different geographies and political systems; strong abilities to communicate and operate in foreign countries
• Proficient in English language
NICE TO HAVE
• Master’s or professional degree in Business Administration, public policy, international relations, or related field (e.g., law, communications, public health)
• Financial and deal experience, including with a focus on PPP’s
• Knowledge of legal and government policy environment around PPP’s
• Public sector experience, including a role negotiating a PPP on behalf of a Government
• Healthcare industry experience
• Overall PPP negotiating experience, not necessarily only in the healthcare sector Extensive international experience highly desirable
• Experience in solutions/project management highly desirable
• Knowledge and experience of PPP government contracting/tendering
• Ability to work effectively and deliver outstanding results in a complex, cross-functional environment
• Experience with creative and strategic approaches to government policy and advocacy
• Excellent internal and external communication, advocacy, and diplomatic skills
• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and persuasively communicate regarding government policies
• Ability to drive thought leadership and program excellence inside the company
• Additional language capabilities highly advantageous
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.
• 40-60% Travel—particularly overseas.