Regional Lead, Policy and Access

**Job Description Summary**:
We are** the makers of possible**

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a **maker of possible** with us.

Reporting to the VP of Public Affairs, the Regional Lead is an integral part of the Public Affairs team. This role will strengthen and execute on key policy, market access and government relations strategies aligned with the goals of BD Canada.

The Regional Lead will identify and execute on activities that shape key legislation, policy priorities, and government relations activities. This role will be instrumental in increasing access through the public reimbursement process within their designated region

Within this role, the Regional Lead will lead and coordinate participation in political and policy legislative initiatives. Specially, the Regional Lead will be expected to work in partnership with key decision makers, policy makers and stakeholders in the province(s) as a way increase access for innovative medical technologies.

As a key contributor, the Regional Lead will bring the external perspective to collaborate, inform and identify key opportunities within the region to support strategic planning aligned with their regional commercial partners.

**Responsibilities**
- In depth understanding of health system planning to drive adoption and uptake of key BD priorities and goals.
- Creates and seeks out opportunities to engage with relevant stakeholders including government, political parties, industry and associations.
- Provides guidance in establishing BD as trusted partner and collaborator to the provincial policy makers.
- Ability to monitor, analyze and develop action plans in shifting health system landscapes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to prioritize and identify key areas of work within identified provincial health system.
- Liaise with regional counterparts to assist with shared learnings, integral strategies, and priority planning activities.
- Internally, work in cross functional capacity to deliver key outcomes to advance BD Canada priorities.
- Working with Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) partners, drive data acquisition and Health Economics modelling - evidence generation
- Participate in various stakeholder committees to assist with health system shaping and planning (including regional participation at Medtech Canada Committee).

**Key Qualifications**:

- BScH, BA or MBA in Business, Public Policy, Health Policy, Political Science or Equivalent; advanced degree desirable- 5-7+ years relevant experience in GR, Public Policy or working in Government, Strategic Affaires
- Experience in Health Economics, Government Lobbying or direct government
- Key Competencies, skills and experiences:

- Working knowledge of Canadian government systems coupled with political savviness
- Thorough understanding of healthcare systems, health policy, and considerations for health technology in Canada
- Ability to quickly develop relationships with policymakers and thought leaders
- Ability to effectively educate and negotiate with political and bureaucratic officials
- Working knowledge of Public Policy Development
- Lobbying experience
- Strategic Agility and strong written and verbal communications skills that have been leveraged with external stakeholders, internal stakeholders and senior leadership
- Execution and results orientation
- Bilingual is an asset
- This is a Field-Based role with overtime & travel required as necessary
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a past clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years; as well as meet BD's auto safety standards

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

**Why Join Us?**

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do.