The Senior Government Affairs Manager, Austria is responsible for developing and executing the company’s government affairs strategy in Austria. This role provides expert policy analysis, leads advocacy initiatives, and builds effective relationships with government officials, trade associations, industry partners, and key external stakeholders. The position works closely with internal business leaders to ensure alignment on public policy priorities, regulatory developments, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive government affairs strategy for Austria aligned with business priorities.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to the business.
• Advocate company positions with government authorities, policymakers, and relevant institutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including ministries, regulators, industry groups, and trade associations.
• Represent the company in trade association meetings, working groups, and policy forums.
• Lead issue management and policy positioning on matters of strategic importance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, External Affairs, Communications, Market Access, and Business Units.
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, position papers, recommendations, and stakeholder updates.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities in the political and regulatory environment.
• Support senior leadership with executive-level advice on government affairs matters.