Philips is a leading healthtech company with its global headquarters in Amsterdam, an industrial footprint in the Brainport region and Drachten, and corporate R&D and Innovation in Eindhoven. Furthermore, Philips commercial organization for the Netherlands are based in Eindhoven.
Given its extensive corporate, manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations in the Netherlands, maintaining close relations with regional (Brainport) and national government stakeholders is crucial.
You will particularly be responsible for all monitoring and advocating policies and issues related Philips’ corporate activities and fiscal instruments for innovation.
This function will report directly to the Global Head of Government & Public Affairs and become part of the global Government & Public Affairs team.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Represent Philips towards our external stakeholder engagements, including representations via the various trade associations, advisory boards, and industry groups (e.g. VNO-NCW, FME. Brainport).
Support Philips executives in their external engagements with Dutch stakeholders and external board positions.
At national level: Active policy monitoring and advocating for improved investment climate, economic and industrial policies, and innovation policies.
At regional level: manage relations with key stakeholders in the Brainport, Drachten, and Amsterdam and engage as a responsible citizen on key policy and social & economic development programs in the region.
Active engagement with government and public stakeholders to respond to concerns, interests, and opinions from Philips on wide ranging national and internal affairs.
This function requires close collaboration with the Benelux management team, Philips external communications, and relevant corporate and business and operations functions.
Required skills and experience
At least 10 years experience in Government & Public Affairs
Experience with engaging directly at the highest political levels with the Dutch governmental stakeholders (ministers, senior civil servants, parliamentarians, regional and municipal officials).
Excellent diplomacy, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a high level of integrity
Ability to effectively network and function in a complex internal and external ecosystem of colleagues, stakeholders, and influencers
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent writing and communication skills in Dutch and English.
Understanding of the healthcare industry is beneficial
We particularly welcome candidates that have an active network in the Brainport region.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. This role is an office role.
About Philips
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