Head of Corporate Affairs & Government Relations (Healthcare)

Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
A leading global healthcare and life sciences group is seeking a Head of Government Relations to establish and lead its Government Relations agenda in Indonesia. This newly created role will develop an enterprise-level approach to government engagement across multiple businesses and healthcare-related stakeholders.
  • Lead Government Relations for a global healthcare group
  • Global healthcare and life sciences group with a diverse portfolio

About Our Client

Our client is a global healthcare and life sciences group with businesses spanning diagnostics, biotechnology, laboratory technologies and scientific solutions. With an established presence in Indonesia, the group is strengthening its market approach through greater alignment across its businesses.

Job Description

This is a newly created leadership position with an opportunity to build the Government Relations function from the ground up.

The successful candidate will develop an enterprise-level Government Relations strategy for Indonesia, bringing together the priorities of multiple businesses while maintaining their individual commercial operations.

The role will work closely with senior regional leadership and business stakeholders across the organization, requiring the ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across a complex, highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and establish the company's Government Relations strategy and operating model in Indonesia.
  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with relevant government, regulatory and healthcare stakeholders.
  • Monitor developments across healthcare policy, regulation, market access and government priorities.
  • Translate policy and regulatory developments into business opportunities, risks and strategic recommendations.
  • Develop an integrated approach to government engagement across multiple business units.
  • Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and initiatives aligned with Indonesia's healthcare priorities.
  • Represent the company in relevant industry associations, forums and external engagements.
  • Provide senior leadership with strategic advice on government affairs, policy developments and stakeholder dynamics.
  • Facilitate alignment between business leaders on key government priorities and external positioning.
  • Support the business in navigating Indonesia's evolving healthcare and regulatory environment.
  • Establish priorities, metrics and KPIs for the Government Relations function.
  • Demonstrate how government engagement can support market development, business growth and long-term strategic objectives.
  • Build the function and stakeholder architecture from the ground up.

The Successful Applicant

What We're Looking For

  • 10-15+ years of experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, External Affairs, Public Policy, Market Access or related functions.
  • Strong experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, diagnostics, life sciences or a closely related sector.
  • Deep understanding of Indonesia's healthcare ecosystem and government stakeholder landscape.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior government and external stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial orientation and ability to connect policy developments with business implications.
  • Experience working across a matrix or multi-business organization.
  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders without formal reporting authority.
  • Comfortable building a new function, strategy and stakeholder network from scratch.
  • Strong strategic thinking, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English

What's on Offer

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Build a function from zero - shape the Government Relations agenda for a global healthcare group in Indonesia.
  • Work across multiple businesses - influence beyond a single product, brand or operating company.
  • Connect policy with business - play a direct role in translating Indonesia's healthcare agenda into strategic opportunities.



Interested in leading this mandate? Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Contact
Sherlyn Andika
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7066567
Phone number
+62 21 29588801

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sherlyn Andika
Consultant contact
+62 21 29588801
Job Reference
JN-072026-7066567

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We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.