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Position Summary You will lead government affairs and market access efforts in Canada. You will build trusted relationships with federal and provincial decision makers, develop and deliver policy and access strategies that enable patients to get the care they need, and work closely with commercial, medical, regulatory and global teams. Your role requires strategic thinking, clear communication, and the ability to turn evidence into practical policy solutions. Responsibilities Develop and deliver government affairs and market access strategies that support business priorities and patient access. Provide strategic leadership on pricing, reimbursement, and access pathways for innovative therapies across public and private drug plans. Build and maintain trusted relationships with federal and provincial governments, payers, health technology assessment bodies, and relevant stakeholders. Provide strategic oversight and leadership for Patient Support Programs to ensure they are patientcentered, compliant, and aligned with public payer and health system expectations. Strengthen partnerships with patient organizations, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders to support sustainable, equitable access solutions. Provide clear advice and briefing materials to senior leaders to support decisions and external engagements. Work with crossfunctional teams to align evidence generation, pricing, reimbursement, and access tactics. Monitor policy and reimbursement trends, perform horizon scanning, and translate findings into actionable risk and opportunity assessments. Lead, coach, and develop a team of five (5) direct reports, fostering a highperformance, collaborative, and accountable culture. Basic Qualification Bachelors degree in public policy, health policy, health economics, law, business, or a related field. Minimum 7 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or market access in healthcare or a highly regulated industry. Experience engaging with federal and provincial governments, payers, or health technology assessment bodies. Proven ability to develop and implement advocacy or market access strategies. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French proficiency is an asset. Experience working in a matrixed organization and collaborating with crossfunctional teams. Deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare system, including public drug plans, HTA processes, and patient support models. Preferred Qualification Advanced degree (Masters, MBA, or equivalent) in a relevant field. Prior experience in HIV, specialty care, or complex therapies. Experience collaborating with regional or global teams in a multinational company. Work Arrangement This role is field based, (based in Canada) with regular travel across the country as needed. EEO Statement ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact . #J-18808-Ljbffr