Grifols · 1 month ago
Corporate Affairs Manager
Grifols is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving health and well-being since 1909. The Corporate Affairs Manager will assist in developing community, government, and patient relations activities, focusing on California, while supporting the larger US organization and enhancing Grifols' image and reputation.
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Responsibilities
Serve as liaison and spokesperson for key Grifols internal stakeholders and various patient/community organizations to enhance Grifols’ image and reputation
Manage national and local charity partnerships
Coordinate community relations activities at Grifols sites as directed
Develop and implement strategies for engaging with state legislators and government officials
Coordinate Grifols’ patient relations activities with California sites and grassroots efforts with key stakeholders
Advise on community-focused communications including community educational materials, employee education, and local offical engagement
Advance Grifols brand within our targeted business communities at both a national and local level
Initiate and manage educational programs including ribbon cuttings, anniversary events, plasma donor center and manufacturing tours, and building a donor/patient/caregivers speakers network
Monitor and analyze the external landscape for emerging issues within our local business communities, state, and local affairs
Provide day to day consulting assistance with patient inquiries and special projects
Contribute to the overall mission of the Grifols Corporate Affairs Department by supporting the development, management and implementation of Grifols public relations and communication strategies
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the prioritization and advancement of the company’s corporate affairs agenda focusing on elevating Grifols visibility among the local communities, state/local policymakers, and patient organizations by providing educational information and acting as a company representative and resource for our stakeholder relationships
The successful candidate will be responsible for projecting the highest values and ethics consistent with Grifols corporate policies at all times
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in life sciences, public health, public relations or not-for-profits
Minimum of 5 years experience in public affairs or public relations including grassroots activities, preferably with patient and/or community relations exposure
Strong background in community support activities, a keen understanding of the dynamics of volunteer organizations
Understanding of basic healthcare policy including Medicare and Medicaid; familiarity with plasma medicines and rare disease communities a plus
Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy a must for success in achieving goals with internal audiences and external stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including creative application of power point and other presentation media
Must be a team player capable of managing multiple projects and widely varying internal and external stakeholder relationships
Willingness to travel for meetings and presentations, including weekends
Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Up to 5% 401(K) match
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Grifols
Grifols is a global healthcare company.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.51BKey Investors
Michael J. Fox Foundation
2025-01-14Grant· $21M
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.41B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $1.07B
Leadership Team
Recent News
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Pharma Letter
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