Director, Government Affairs – Europe

Regeneron

Director of Government Affairs leading policy initiatives and stakeholder relationships in Europe for Regeneron. Influencing healthcare policies and ensuring compliance with EU regulations in key markets.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading government affairs and public policy activities across assigned European markets
Managing relationships with consultants to strengthen advocacy and policy influence
Developing advocacy strategies to support policy priorities and mitigate risks
Monitoring legislative developments and assessing impact on business operations
Representing the organization in external forums and stakeholder engagements
Coordinating cross-functional teams to align policy activities with business goals
Supporting implementation of EU policies at national level to ensure compliance
Preparing policy analyses and briefing materials to inform strategic decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Demonstrated experience working with European healthcare systems and policy environments
Experience managing external stakeholders or consultants
Fluency in English
Advanced degree in public policy, international relations, political science, law, or a related field is preferred
Proficiency in an additional European language such as German, French, Italian, or Spanish would be an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
Fitness centers
401(k) company match
Family support benefits
Equity awards
Annual bonuses
Paid time off
Paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

policy analysisadvocacy strategy developmentlegislative monitoringstakeholder engagementcross-functional team coordinationcompliance implementationrisk mitigation

Soft Skills

relationship managementcommunicationstrategic decision-makingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree in public policyadvanced degree in international relationsadvanced degree in political scienceadvanced degree in law