Pharma Group Policy Officer (EuroCham)

Organization Description

Pharma Group (PG) represents the voice of the international research-based pharmaceutical industry in Vietnam. Pharma Group has 21 members who all share the vision of ensuring fast and sustainable access to high quality, safe and innovative medicines for Vietnamese patients in collaboration with the Government of Vietnam. Member companies represent industry from the EU, UK, Switzerland, US and Japan.

Pharma Group operates as a Sector Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham). EuroCham is one the principal voices of the European business community in Vietnam, representing over 1,300 businesses. EuroCham’s mission is to represent the business interests of its members in Vietnam and to improve the business environment in the country for the benefit of all.

General Information

Job Title: Pharma Group Policy Officer
Reporting to: PG Director
Location: Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Type of Contract: 1-year fixed term contract (renewable) upon successful completion of a 2-month probation period

Job Summary

The Policy Officer is responsible for managing PG Working Groups’ activities and projects, to achieve the objectives set out by the PG Board. This includes monitoring and analysing policy changes, developing position papers and implementing advocacy actions together with industry experts.

This role is dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and covers a broad range of strategic topics that are critical to the innovative pharmaceutical industry.

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Pharma Group Board and General Assembly, EuroCham
External: Vietnam authorities, Embassies, regional and global associations

Main Duties

Anticipate policy changes, analyze and collaborate with industry leaders to build common industry policy positions and advocacy actions to advance the innovative pharmaceutical industry’s mission.
Lead the activities of PG Working Groups (including meetings, communications) and report progress to the PG Director and WG Sponsors.
Project management: Lead PG policy-related projects and manage 3^rd party consultants to ensure high quality deliverables.
Support the PG Secretariat team members in engagements with Government, local and regional associations.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant and hands-on experience in policy advocacy
Experience in industry advocacy organizations/associations/platforms, preferably related to the pharmaceutical industry
Experience in project management

Core Competencies

Ability to take complex and technical information and create clear, convincing and audience- appropriate materials for internal and external communications
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task while producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment with internal and external stakeholders

Language

Good command of English and Vietnamese

What We Offer

A collaborative and dynamic work environment
Strong network development in business community, in particular with high level stakeholders in the healthcare sector
Competitive compensation package

How to apply

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send your CV with a cover letter and your references (if any) to careers@eurochamvn.org by 17:00, 31 July 2023

NB: due to the high number of expected applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre?employment checks.