Government Affairs Manager

Our client is in search of a Government Affairs Manager for a MedTech company onsite in Gurgaon, India.

The Role

The Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for public policy engagement, government KOL advocacy, and initiating project-based collaborations with central and state health authorities to influence healthcare policy development. The role will focus on policy shaping, strategic stakeholder engagement, and execution of state-led and centrally supported screening programs to improve early diagnosis and generate sustainable revenue streams.

What You&aposll Do

Policy Development & Advocacy

• Monitor and evaluate existing and upcoming healthcare policies, guidelines, and government health missions relevant to the companys portfolio.
• Engage with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, National Health Mission (NHM), ICMR, NHSRC, Niti Ayog, State Health Departments, and other relevant bodies to Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy documents to support inclusion of advanced diagnostics in government guidelines in alignment with organizational objectives.

Government KOL Engagement

• Work closely with external and internal stakeholder to identify and maintain relationships with

  key government opinion leaders

  at central and state levels, including policymakers, program directors, and senior bureaucrats to drive awareness, screening adoption, and budget allocation in government health programs.
• Facilitate regular interactions with government KOLs through policy roundtables, workshops, and advisory board meetings.

Project-Based Screening Initiatives

• Develop and present proposals to state governments for implementing pilot and large-scale screening projects in alignment with public health goals.
• Secure government approvals and funding through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) or state mission programs.
• Ensure compliance with government procurement processes and facilitate tenders or direct project allotments.
• Track project outcomes, patient reach, and revenue contribution.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Scientific Affairs, Sales, Application) for program execution and reporting.

Stakeholder Partnerships

• Partner with NGOs, patient advocacy groups, academic societies, and public health organizations for joint initiatives.
• Represent the company at medical conferences, health policy summits, and public health events.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a similar role within government affairs or policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Strong research and report-writing abilities.
• Bachelors/masters degree.
• Prior experience of 15 years in IVD industry with preference in similar technologies.
• Good Technical & analytical skills as per industry standards.
• Good presentation skills.
• Experience and ability to manage large key accounts.
• Knowledge of territory & geography.
• Creative mind & strategic thinking with business acumen.