22 Environmental Policy jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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The Government Affairs Director for the Middle East, based in Dubai, will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's relationship with key government bodies, regulatory authorities, and public health institutions. This senior leadership role requires a dynamic professional with a proven track record of navigating complex regulatory environments and driving strategic policy initiatives within the pharmaceutical sector. The Government Affairs Director will be responsible for advocating for favorable healthcare policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and building strong relationships with government stakeholders, all while aligning these efforts with the company's overall business objectives and growth strategy in the region.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Policy Advocacy: Develop and implement government affairs strategies that support the company's objectives and growth, ensuring alignment with local and regional healthcare policies.
2. Regulatory Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with government entities, healthcare regulators, and industry associations to stay ahead of regulatory changes, ensure compliance, and facilitate the approval of new products and therapies.
3. Stakeholder Management: Act as the company's key representative in discussions with government officials and policymakers, advocating for policies that enhance patient access to innovative healthcare solutions.
4. Healthcare Policy Development: Collaborate with internal teams to influence the development of healthcare policies, including pricing, reimbursement, and market access initiatives, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of industry trends.
5. Crisis Management: Lead government affairs efforts during regulatory or public policy crises, developing solutions and maintaining open communication with government agencies.
6. Market Access Support: Work closely with market access, commercial, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment between government policies and business strategies, fostering opportunities for growth.
7. Public Affairs Strategy: Design and execute public affairs campaigns that promote the company's contributions to public health and its role as a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical sector.

Who You Are

1. Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs or regulatory roles, ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
2. Regional Expertise: Strong knowledge of the Middle Eastern regulatory environment, particularly in the UAE, and experience working with government bodies and healthcare regulators.
3. Advocacy Skills: Proven track record of advocating for policy change and managing high-level relationships with government entities and regulators.
4. Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
5. Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate regulatory changes, assess their impact on the business, and develop strategies to mitigate risks or leverage opportunities.
6. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior government officials, industry stakeholders, and internal leadership.
7. Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Law, or a related field. An advanced degree in Healthcare Policy, Public Administration, or a related area is preferred.

Note: Due to the large number of applications, we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted. If you haven't received a response within 5 working days, please assume you have not been shortlisted. Thank you and good luck in your job search.

Required Experience: Director

Key Skills: Aeronautical, Marketing, Communication, General Services, Food & Beverage Service, BIM, Brokerage

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1

The MADA National Graduate Programme is a 18-month transformative journey into impactful leadership, designed for UAE Nationals.

This program provides a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, solve real-world challenges, and drive meaningful impact through three tailored rotations across the business.

1. Exploration Phase: Develop multi-dimensional exposure and practical insights.
2. Development Phase: Focus on leadership experience and strategic assignments.

We believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion. This opportunity is exclusively open to UAE Nationals holding a family book.

This track immerses you in the critical world of external relations, legal coordination, and government partnerships. You'll develop a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and the strategic role of government in shaping business operations.

You'll work closely with experienced professionals, navigating complex environments, advocating with purpose, and contributing to national and organizational priorities.

Upon successful completion, you'll be offered a permanent role at the next career level – the next phase of our Future Leader Journey. Enjoy enriching assignments, leadership exposure, mentorship, development opportunities, and access to a competitive benefits package.

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You've worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Purpose of the role

An exciting opportunity reporting to Amgen Gulf GM to lead and deliver our Pharma Government Affairs strategy across priority brands and strategic projects, as well as coordinating Amgen engagement with trade associations.

This is a highly visible role, working with senior leaders across the business and requires the ability to understand the commercial implications of public policy.

The purpose of this role is to lead the Governmental affairs for Amgen Gulf towards engaging with all influencing key healthcare stakeholders and policy makers in the Gulf and across the key sectors. The role will develop and execute engagement supportive strategies with public policymakers, enhance Amgen reputation and establish relationships with trade associations. this role will build relationships with policymakers and develop an advocacy plan to disseminate clear, well-cadenced policy and regulatory recommendations advocating on behalf of Amgen Gulf. In addition, this role will be part of a community of in-market (AMCHAM, RPCC, …) advocacy leaders sharing policies, approaches, and best practice for their own stakes.

KeyResponsibilities

Develop Stakeholder Engagement Approach:

• Developing policy positions and government affairs programs aimed at delivering a favorable business environment and maximizing patient access to Amgen medicines in the Gulf

• Building stakeholder map in consultation with VA&P, Medical and BUs Leadership teams to ensure all interested parties are fully involved, to the relevant degree Developing clear and common approach to engaging with and influencing key stakeholders across the Gulf.

• Supporting and briefing GM and LT leaders on external meetings

• Gaining buy-in of the approach and the key messages with the LT Team and Extended Leadership team.

• Reporting to VAP Lead & keeping the Leadership team abreast of impact, advancements, challenges, and effectives of the strategy on a regular basis.

• Interface with other Group field teams stakeholders to align on tactical and customized approach.

Analyze and Interpret Policies:

• Mapping policy makers and policy influences across each of the sectors and Authorities (MOHAP, DOH, DHA, ESH, EDE, PAG), hand in hand with V&A lead.

• Mapping policy making decision structures in each of the Authorities.

• Understanding policies that may positively or negatively impact Amgen's business strategy.

• Analyzing these policies and understand how we need to influence and who we need to influence.

• Developing key messaging to influence policy makers, policy influences and regulatory audiences ensuring these messages are in line with the tone and priorities of Gulf vision.

• Cascading this messaging internally to raise awareness and ensure those who need to be informed are fully aware of all necessary information and approach.

Develop a Community of Advocacy Leaders:

• Building relationships with the key advocacy leaders across pharma sector environment.

• Develop a community of practice with this group to help with sharing of best practice, supporting each other.

• Identifying gaps of advocacy in any of the territories and working with local business leaders to develop a method of fulfilling local needs (through capability building internally or utilization of external support).

Communicate and Influence:

• Build an effective external network of support to enable this advocacy strategy.

• Build a strong network of stakeholders for Amgen Gulf

• Identify the enablers and blockers to the delivery of the advocacy strategy.

• Critically assess the impact of influence across each of the sectors and authorities and agree, with LT actions to improve.

The Candidate

• 10-15 years' experience in the Pharma sector in external affairs area with proven ability, and unmistakable evidence of success in these roles. Supporting academic standing with a degree / masters in a related subject would be desirable.

• Demonstrated experience in and a passion for Sustainability and pharma transformation, and the stakeholders involved in this landscape.

• Ability to partner with an influence stakeholders across the Gulf landscape.

• Record of accomplishment and evidence of building a strong external network including policy makers and government organizations and the experience of delivering this through others.

• Demonstrated ability to manage public policy issues, navigate government structures, and advocate effectively before government officials internationally.

• Experience of working in a devolved structure with a broad range of professionals in different geographies.

• Track record of setting out a clear and well-defined advocacy and stakeholder engagement plans. Strong ability to build a team, a community and align a group of advocacy leaders around one approach and plan.

• Ability to develop the skills of the advocacy community and proven experience developing a team

• Experience of translating 'business' needs into policy positions, negotiation with internal stakeholders in developing these

• Strategic mind-set coupled with the ability to analyze and understand the implications of policies across multiple authorities and sectors.

• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Fluency in Arabic & English are essential.

Skills

• Ability to provide strategic counsel, often under pressure, to senior leaders on policy and government affairs issues;

• Strong networker able to manage a large number of external relationships;

• Ability to work cross-functionally, navigate large complex organizations and manage a high number of senior internal customers;

• Proven ability to understand and clearly communicate complex and technical topics simply and succinctly;

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills;

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now

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Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Silal Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Silal Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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About the Company:

Who we are? In Silal, our mandate is to diversify food sources and stimulate manufacturing and distribution in the agri-food sector in the UAE and beyond. As a part of ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies, Silal is emerging as one of the sector's leading and most ambitious players.

About the Role:

Senior Officer Government Affairs is responsible for supporting and managing Silal's relationships and engagement with government officials and government entities. This role involves monitoring legislative developments, conducting research, and building relationships with key stakeholders to advocate for Silal's interests.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with key government officials and stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that may impact Silal
• Support the development and implementation of government affairs strategies to support Silal's objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment of government affairs initiatives
• Participate in representing Silal at meetings and other events as needed
• Advocate for the Silal's interests through different channels
• Prepare summaries and reports for relevant stakeholders
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and position papers for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as required by upper management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

As Silal's Talent Acquisition team, we encourage all interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. All qualified applicants will be reviewed, however due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function General Business, Administrative, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries Food and Beverage Services

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Public Policy Manager

• Supporting the company in identifying and engaging high-profile public sector stakeholders to understand and shape the virtual assets policy and regulatory landscape.
• Preparing insightful, data-driven research and analysis to facilitate the business' proactive engagement and advocacy with key stakeholders.
• Working closely with the Director of Public Policy to drive research projects from start to finish, drafting thought leadership pieces for internal and external audiences alike.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of professional experience in public policy, public affairs, or government relations, preferably with a focus on virtual assets or fintech. They should also have experience in monitoring policy and regulation across multiple markets, separating signal from noise.

Additional requirements include direct experience in drafting engagement plans and preparing engagement materials for key stakeholders and partners, including briefs and presentations.

A nice-to-have qualification is experience in consulting or advisory in a top-tier company with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. Additionally, fluency in Arabic is a plus.

This position will be based in Dubai and involves working closely with other teams across the company. The successful candidate will have a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently with autonomy.

Join to apply for the Government Affairs Lead, Gulf role at Amgen

An exciting opportunity reporting to Amgen Gulf GM to lead and deliver our Pharma Government Affairs strategy across priority brands and strategic projects, as well as coordinating Amgen engagement with trade associations.

This is a highly visible role, working with senior leaders across the business and requires the ability to understand the commercial implications of public policy.

The purpose of this role is to lead the Governmental affairs for Amgen Gulf towards engaging with all influencing key healthcare stakeholders and policy makers in the Gulf and across the key sectors. The role will develop and execute engagement supportive strategies with public policymakers, enhance Amgen reputation and establish relationships with trade associations. this role will build relationships with policymakers and develop an advocacy plan to disseminate clear, well-cadenced policy and regulatory recommendations advocating on behalf of Amgen Gulf. In addition, this role will be part of a community of in-market (AMCHAM, RPCC, …) advocacy leaders sharing policies, approaches, and best practice for their own stakes.

• Develop Stakeholder Engagement Approach:
  • Developing policy positions and government affairs programs aimed at delivering a favorable business environment and maximizing patient access to Amgen medicines in the Gulf
  • Building stakeholder map in consultation with VA&P, Medical and BUs Leadership teams to ensure all interested parties are fully involved, to the relevant degree Developing clear and common approach to engaging with and influencing key stakeholders across the Gulf.
  • Supporting and briefing GM and LT leaders on external meetings
  • Gaining buy-in of the approach and the key messages with the LT Team and Extended Leadership team.
  • Reporting to VAP Lead & keeping the Leadership team abreast of impact, advancements, challenges, and effectives of the strategy on a regular basis.
  • Interface with other Group field teams stakeholders to align on tactical and customized approach.
• Analyze and Interpret Policies:
  • Mapping policy makers and policy influences across each of the sectors and Authorities (MOHAP, DOH, DHA, ESH, EDE, PAG), hand in hand with V&A lead.
  • Mapping policy making decision structures in each of the Authorities.
  • Understanding policies that may positively or negatively impact Amgen's business strategy.
  • Analyzing these policies and understand how we need to influence and who we need to influence.
  • Developing key messaging to influence policy makers, policy influences and regulatory audiences ensuring these messages are in line with the tone and priorities of Gulf vision.
  • Cascading this messaging internally to raise awareness and ensure those who need to be informed are fully aware of all necessary information and approach.
• Develop a Community of Advocacy Leaders:
  • Building relationships with the key advocacy leaders across pharma sector environment.
  • Develop a community of practice with this group to help with sharing of best practice, supporting each other.
  • Identifying gaps of advocacy in any of the territories and working with local business leaders to develop a method of fulfilling local needs (through capability building internally or utilization of external support).
• Communicate and Influence:
  • Build an effective external network of support to enable this advocacy strategy.
  • Build a strong network of stakeholders for Amgen Gulf
  • Identify the enablers and blockers to the delivery of the advocacy strategy.
  • Critically assess the impact of influence across each of the sectors and authorities and agree, with LT actions to improve.
The Candidate
• 10-15 years' experience in the Pharma sector in external affairs area with proven ability, and unmistakable evidence of success in these roles. Supporting academic standing with a degree / masters in a related subject would be desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in and a passion for Sustainability and pharma transformation, and the stakeholders involved in this landscape.
• Ability to partner with an influence stakeholders across the Gulf landscape.
• Record of accomplishment and evidence of building a strong external network including policy makers and government organizations and the experience of delivering this through others.
• Demonstrated ability to manage public policy issues, navigate government structures, and advocate effectively before government officials internationally.
• Experience of working in a devolved structure with a broad range of professionals in different geographies.
• Track record of setting out a clear and well-defined advocacy and stakeholder engagement plans. Strong ability to build a team, a community and align a group of advocacy leaders around one approach and plan.
• Ability to develop the skills of the advocacy community and proven experience developing a team
• Experience of translating 'business' needs into policy positions, negotiation with internal stakeholders in developing these
• Strategic mind-set coupled with the ability to analyze and understand the implications of policies across multiple authorities and sectors.
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Fluency in Arabic & English are essential.
Skills
• Ability to provide strategic counsel, often under pressure, to senior leaders on policy and government affairs issues;
• Strong networker able to manage a large number of external relationships;
• Ability to work cross-functionally, navigate large complex organizations and manage a high number of senior internal customers;
• Proven ability to understand and clearly communicate complex and technical topics simply and succinctly;
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
What You Can Expect Of Us


As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now for a career that defies imagination


Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

careers.amgen.com

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Details
• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Public Relations and Other
• Industries: Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Career Category : Government Affairs

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION

You've worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience, and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Purpose of the role

An exciting opportunity reporting to the Amgen Gulf GM to lead and deliver our Pharma Government Affairs strategy across priority brands and strategic projects, as well as coordinating Amgen's engagement with trade associations.

This is a highly visible role working with senior leaders across the business and requires the ability to understand the commercial implications of public policy.

The purpose of this role is to lead Governmental Affairs for Amgen Gulf, engaging with key healthcare stakeholders and policymakers in the Gulf and across sectors. The role will develop and execute engagement strategies with public policymakers, enhance Amgen's reputation, and establish relationships with trade associations. This role will build relationships with policymakers, develop advocacy plans to disseminate clear, well-cadenced policy and regulatory recommendations, and advocate on behalf of Amgen. Additionally, this role will be part of a community of advocacy leaders sharing policies, approaches, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Stakeholder Engagement Approach:

• Develop policy positions and government affairs programs to deliver a favorable business environment and maximize patient access to Amgen medicines in the Gulf.
• Build stakeholder maps in consultation with VA&P Medical and BUs Leadership teams to ensure all interested parties are involved appropriately. Develop a clear approach to engaging with and influencing key stakeholders across the Gulf.
• Support and brief GM and LT leaders on external meetings.
• Gain buy-in of the approach and key messages from the LT and Extended Leadership teams.
• Report to VAP Lead and keep leadership informed of progress, challenges, and the effectiveness of strategies.
• Coordinate with other group teams and stakeholders to align tactics.

Analyze and Interpret Policies:

• Map policymakers and influences across sectors and authorities (MOHAP, DOH, DHA, ESH, EDE, PAG) with the V&A lead.
• Understand decision-making structures in each authority.
• Assess policies' potential positive or negative impacts on Amgen's business.
• Analyze policies and determine influence strategies and target audiences.
• Develop key messaging aligned with Gulf vision to influence policymakers and regulatory bodies.
• Cascade messaging internally to raise awareness and ensure proper dissemination.

Develop a Community of Advocacy Leaders:

• Build relationships with key advocacy leaders in the pharma sector.
• Create a community of practice for sharing best practices and supporting each other.
• Identify advocacy gaps in territories and work with local leaders to address them through capacity building or external support.

Communicate and Influence:

• Build external networks to support advocacy strategies.
• Develop a strong stakeholder network for Amgen Gulf.
• Identify enablers and blockers to strategy delivery.
• Assess influence impact across sectors and authorities, and coordinate actions to improve.

The Candidate

• 10-15 years of experience in pharma external affairs, with proven success. A related degree or master's is desirable.
• Passion for sustainability, pharma transformation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence stakeholders across the Gulf.
• Strong external network, including policymakers and government agencies, with experience in delivering results.
• Experience managing public policy issues, navigating government structures, and advocating effectively.
• Experience working in a decentralized structure with diverse teams.
• Track record of developing advocacy and stakeholder engagement plans, building teams, and aligning advocacy efforts.
• Ability to translate business needs into policy positions and negotiate internally.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze policies across authorities and sectors.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

Skills

• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on policy and government affairs issues.
• Manage a broad external network of relationships.
• Navigate complex organizations and manage senior internal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex topics clearly and succinctly.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

What you can expect from us

We are committed to the professional and personal growth and well-being of our teammates, as we work to develop treatments that care for others.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Amgen offers comprehensive Total Rewards Plans aligned with local standards.

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Silal Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Silal Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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About the Company:

Who we are? In Silal, our mandate is to diversify food sources and stimulate manufacturing and distribution in the agri-food sector in the UAE and beyond. As a part of ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies, Silal is emerging as one of the sector’s leading and most ambitious players.

About the Role:

Senior Officer Government Affairs is responsible for supporting and managing Silal’s relationships and engagement with government officials and government entities. This role involves monitoring legislative developments, conducting research, and building relationships with key stakeholders to advocate for Silal’s interests.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with key government officials and stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that may impact Silal
• Support the development and implementation of government affairs strategies to support Silal’s objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment of government affairs initiatives
• Participate in representing Silal at meetings and other events as needed
• Advocate for the Silal’s interests through different channels
• Prepare summaries and reports for relevant stakeholders
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and position papers for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as required by upper management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

As Silal’s Talent Acquisition team, we encourage all interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. All qualified applicants will be reviewed, however due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionGeneral Business, Administrative, and Strategy/Planning
• IndustriesFood and Beverage Services

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