Corporate Affairs Manager

GRIFOLS, S.A.

1d•$120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Grifols has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1909 by creating innovative products and services based on the values of ethics, quality and responsibility. Grifols' activities focus on fulfilling the needs of its patients as well as healthcare professionals working in therapeutics, pharmacy, diagnostics and blood banking. For more than 100 years, Grifols has developed, manufactured and marketed product designed to improve human health. Grifols manufactures plasma derived biopharmaceutical products of proven efficacy, quality and safety. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.grifols.com Position Overview This role can be based out of Washington, DC, Los Angeles California or San Diego, California. This position will assist in the development and advancement of the company’s community, government and patient relations activities focused on California. The position is an important part of a diverse, team-oriented public affairs office based in Washington D.C. The team supports the larger US organization of over 9,000 employees, with opportunities for development and advancement across the business Additional Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the prioritization and advancement of the company’s corporate affairs agenda focusing on elevating Grifols visibility among the local communities, state/local policymakers, and patient organizations by providing educational information and acting as a company representative and resource for our stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will be responsible for projecting the highest values and ethics consistent with Grifols corporate policies at all times. This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and/or supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences, public health, public relations or not-for-profits
Minimum of 5 years experience in public affairs or public relations including grassroots activities, preferably with patient and/or community relations exposure
Strong background in community support activities, a keen understanding of the dynamics of volunteer organizations.
Understanding of basic healthcare policy including Medicare and Medicaid; familiarity with plasma medicines and rare disease communities a plus
Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy a must for success in achieving goals with internal audiences and external stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including creative application of power point and other presentation media.
Must be a team player capable of managing multiple projects and widely varying internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Willingness to travel for meetings and presentations, including weekends.

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison and spokesperson for key Grifols internal stakeholders and various patient/community organizations to enhance Grifols’ image and reputation.
Manage national and local charity partnerships.
Coordinate community relations activities at Grifols sites as directed.
Develop and implement strategies for engaging with state legislators and government officials.
Coordinate Grifols’ patient relations activities with California sites and grassroots efforts with key stakeholders.
Advise on community-focused communications including community educational materials, employee education, and local offical engagement
Advance Grifols brand within our targeted business communities at both a national and local level
Initiate and manage educational programs including ribbon cuttings, anniversary events, plasma donor center and manufacturing tours, and building a donor/patient/caregivers speakers network
Monitor and analyze the external landscape for emerging issues within our local business communities, state, and local affairs
Provide day to day consulting assistance with patient inquiries and special projects
Contribute to the overall mission of the Grifols Corporate Affairs Department by supporting the development, management and implementation of Grifols public relations and communication strategies