**Join Our Mission to Improve Lives Worldwide** At Bial, we are driven by a clear purpose: to be **partners in life**, improving people’s lives through innovation and science. As we strengthen our contribution to society and prepare for the future, building trusted relationships with institutions, policymakers and public stakeholders is essential to ensuring that our medicines reach the people who need them. We are looking for a **Government Affairs Manager** to help shape a constructive, transparent and forward‑looking policy environment that supports access to innovation and reinforces Bial’s long‑term commitment to patients and the healthcare ecosystem. **The Impact You’ll Make** In this role, you will: * Contribute and support the implementation of Bial’s government affairs agenda, ensuring alignment with our purpose and business needs. * Build and maintain trusted relationships with government authorities, regulators associations and other institutional stakeholders. * Monitor and analyse legislation, policy developments and emerging trends, assessing their impact on Bial and recommending proactive actions. * Represent Bial in relevant associations and working groups, contributing to informed and science\-based dialogue. * Prepare clear insights, briefs and recommendations for internal teams to enable informed decision‑making. * Strengthen Bial’s license to operate and reputation by consistently demonstrating our BIALER values — fostering belonging, promoting innovation, acting with agility, embracing a life‑oriented mindset, striving for excellence and treating every stakeholder with respect. **What You’ll Bring** * Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, International Relations or a related area; Postgraduate studies or an MBA are a plus. * 5\+ years of experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs or Health Policy within regulated industries. * Strong understanding of Portuguese policymaking processes and the healthcare system. * Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with institutional and policy stakeholders. * Excellent analytical, communication and strategic thinking skills. * Ability to collaborate across functions and navigate complex environments with diplomacy and integrity. * Fluency in Portuguese and English. **Create Your Path** “The innovative projects continue to motivate me, and the people as well because they are incredibly passionate about what they do, very curious, and unafraid to face the unknown.” Miguel Fonseca (Senior Data Scientist, Portugal)