Public Affairs Manager

We're Hiring: Public Affairs Manager Romania

Shape Healthcare Policy. Improve Patient Access. Make a Lasting Impact.

Abour Swixx Biopharma

Swixx Biopharma is a trusted commercial platform for international companies seeking an indirect operating model. We collaborate with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biopharma companies to ensure patients have access to cutting-edge medicines, regardless of where they live. By providing a full suite of pharma services, we offer the expertise and capabilities of a multinational firm while maintaining a market-specific approach. For over a decade, our dedicated team is striving to make a meaningful impact on healthcare across Central and Eastern Europe, CIS/Eurasia, MENAT, and LATAM. Throughout our journey, our company has received numerous industry and business awards and is certified on several ISO standards.

Swixx’s recently published ESG strategy underscores our dedication to ethical business practices, environmental responsibility, and social impact. We are equally committed to upholding labor and human rights and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, where every team member is valued and empowered to thrive. For more information about Swixx, please visit www.swixxbiopharma.com.

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the Country General Manager and working closely with the Leadership Team, you will lead the development and execution of the country's Public Affairs strategy. You will strengthen relationships with key healthcare stakeholders, support policy-shaping initiatives, and help create an environment that enables better patient access to medicines and vaccines.

You will also play a key role in strengthening Swixx Biopharma's reputation and positioning as a trusted healthcare partner within the local healthcare ecosystem.

Healthcare Policy & Public Affairs

• Develop and execute impactful Public Affairs strategies aligned with country priorities and business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with health authorities, policymakers, scientific societies, trade associations, payers, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor and influence healthcare policy developments that impact patient access and the broader healthcare environment.
• Act as a trusted external representative of the company in interactions with key decision-makers and stakeholders.

Patient Access & Advocacy

• Support initiatives that improve disease awareness, early engagement, and recognition of unmet patient needs.
• Drive Public Affairs plans for priority therapeutic areas, including Rare Diseases and Hematology/Oncology.
• Collaborate with patient organizations and advocacy groups in line with company policies and compliance standards.

Corporate Reputation & Communications

• Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen the company's reputation and visibility.
• Support corporate communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and partnerships.
• Support issue management and crisis communications, acting as a company spokesperson when required and aligned with local leadership.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Legal, Compliance, and Leadership Teams.
• Align public affairs activities with corporate priorities and partner company objectives.
• Foster collaboration and shared purpose across internal and external stakeholders.

YOUR PROFILE

Education

• University degree in Health Sciences, Public Relations, Communications, Political Sciences, or a related field.
• Additional business education is considered an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 2 years of experience in Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Policy Shaping, or Market Access roles with a proven track record of delivering successful public affairs strategies.
• Alternatively, significant experience in senior Commercial, Marketing, or Market Access positions.

Expertise & knowledge

• Strong understanding of the local healthcare environment, healthcare policy, reimbursement processes, and patient access landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with senior external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of medical, commercial, legal, financial, and market access dynamics.
• Experience in media relations, corporate communications, and crisis management is an advantage.
• Advanced MS Office skills and excellent English proficiency.
• Valid driving license.

Mindset and skills

• Strategic thinker with a strong external focus.
• Credible and confident communicator with the ability to influence decision-makers.
• Relationship builder who thrives in complex stakeholder environments.
• Self-driven, resilient, and able to challenge constructively while maintaining strong partnerships.
• Highest standards of ethics, compliance, and professionalism.

Why Join Swixx Biopharma?

• Shape healthcare policies that can improve patients' lives
• Work with innovative therapies and leading healthcare partners
• Collaborate with experienced leaders in a dynamic, international environment
• Be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to ethical business practices, sustainability, and patient access
• Have a direct and visible impact on healthcare outcomes and access to innovation

How to apply?

Interested in driving meaningful change in healthcare? We'd love to hear from you.

Apply by sending your application not later than 5 July 2026.

Only short-listed candidates covering the key qualification requirements will be contacted.

All applications will be treated confidentially and in compliance with GDPR rules.

Should you apply for the vacant position by sending your CV and other relevant information, you agree that Swixx Biopharma will process your personal data for its recruitment purposes. Swixx Biopharma will not keep your personal data for a period longer than required to perform the recruitment process for a specific vacant position, unless your explicit consent to keep your personal data in our database. We will not contact your previous or current employer without your explicit consent. More information about candidates’ personal data processing can be found in www.swixxbiopharma.com.