Government Relations Manager

Job Title: Government Relations Manager

Department: Legal and Regulatory Affairs / Government Affairs / Public Policy

Role Category: Policy Advocacy & Government Liaison

Industry Type: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology / Healthcare / API / Formulations

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Experience Range: 8 to 18 years

Salary Range (INR): ₹14,00,000 – ₹35,00,000 per annum (based on experience, regulatory engagement, and public affairs exposure)

Education Qualification:

Mandatory: Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences

Preferred: Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Law (LLM), or MBA in Healthcare Management / Government Affairs

Manufacturing / Corporate Locations: New Delhi (Govt. liaison hub)

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary liaison between the company and government agencies, regulatory bodies (CDSCO, NPPA, DCGI, MOHFW), and industry associations

Monitor and influence public policy, healthcare regulations, drug pricing, and pharma legislation affecting the organization

Represent the company in regulatory forums, parliamentary committees, trade bodies, and government consultations

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in central and state governments, including MoHFW, Department of Pharmaceuticals, DGFT, and others

Track and analyze legislative and policy changes impacting business operations, compliance, and regulatory strategy

Advise senior leadership on regulatory trends, policy risks, and government engagement strategies

Coordinate regulatory advocacy through industry associations like OPPI, IDMA, FICCI, CII, etc.

Draft policy briefs, position papers, and official responses to proposed or enacted regulations

Facilitate government inspections or audits and ensure timely submission of regulatory reports or clarifications

Promote the company’s reputation and interests through ethical and strategic government engagement

Key Skills Required:

In-depth knowledge of India’s healthcare and pharmaceutical regulatory landscape

Strong communication, lobbying, and negotiation skills

Proven experience in government liaison, policy advocacy, and regulatory compliance

Understanding of drug pricing policies, pharmaceutical procurement, clinical trial regulation, and public health schemes

Strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and public affairs capability

Familiarity with regulatory and industry databases, circulars, and gazette notifications