Policy Advocacy Manager

Designation - Deputy Manager / Manager -Government Affairs Job Location – Okhla Phase 3, Delhi

Working Days – 6 ( 2 Saturdays Work from home)

Role Overview

will be responsible for driving policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and government relations to support the organization’s business objectives in the medical devices sector. The role involves tracking policy developments, representing the company at industry forums, engaging with government stakeholders, and supporting strategic initiatives that shape a conducive environment for the medtech industry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Policy Advocacy & Government Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across central and state government ministries, regulatory bodies, and public health institutions.

Participation in discussions with the Ministry of Health, CDSCO, DPIIT, MeitY, GST Council and other relevant authorities.

Develop advocacy strategies to influence policies impacting the medical devices sector.

2. Regulatory & Policy Monitoring

Track policy, regulatory, and compliance developments affecting the medical devices industry (e.G., Quality standards, pricing, customs, GST, PLI, import / export policies).

Analyse policy changes and provide timely insights, impact assessments, and strategic recommendations to internal leadership.

Prepare briefs, regulatory notes and communication dossiers for internal stakeholders.

3. Industry Association Engagement

Participation in working groups, committees and consultations with key industry bodies (e.G., AIMED, CII, FICCI, NATHEALTH, ASSOCHAM) to contribute to collective advocacy efforts.

Draft submissions, position papers, and responses for industry-led policy comments.

4. Strategic Communication

Prepare talking points, presentations, and white papers for leadership participation in government meetings, conferences, and policy events.

Coordinate internal alignment on policy positions and support senior management in external stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications & Experience

Postgraduate / Graduate degree in Public Policy, Healthcare Management or related fields.

3+ years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Policy preferably in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or allied sectors.

Strong understanding of India’s policy-making ecosystem and medical devices regulatory framework.

Key Skills

Strong stakeholder management.

Excellent communication - written and verbal.

Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret policies and regulations.

Key Attributes

Proactive and self-driven.

Strong political and regulatory acumen.

Collaborative mindset with ability to influence without authority.

Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.