Public Affairs Manager, Spain

Location: in our offices in Madrid, on a hybrid working schedule (3 days/week in the office + 2 days/week working from home).

About the role:

The Public Affairs Manager, Spain, reporting to the Associate Director, Public Affairs Europe, plays a critical role in shaping Boston Scientific’s external positioning and advancing its policy and advocacy agenda within the Spanish health care landscape. This position contributes to creating a favorable policy and regulatory environment that expands patient access to Boston Scientific therapies and innovations.

The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for developing and implementing public affairs strategies, monitoring and assessing policy developments, anticipating potential impacts and translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support business objectives. The role requires a proactive and strategic professional with a strong understanding of the Spanish health care system, health policy and related public policy areas.

The selected candidate will lead engagement with policymakers, health care authorities, industry associations, patient organizations and other external stakeholders to help shape a favorable environment for medical innovation in Spain. The role also partners closely with internal stakeholders to advance policy engagement across market access, regulatory, digital and environmental policy priorities while ensuring Boston Scientific’s perspectives are effectively represented.

The role is based in our offices in Madrid, Spain, on a hybrid working schedule (3 days/week in the office + 2 days/week working from home), with frequent travel within Spain and occasional travelling activities within Europe.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute public affairs strategies aligned with business priorities and market access objectives.
• Monitor, analyze, interpret and communicate legislative, regulatory and policy developments impacting the medical device sector in Spain.
• Identify emerging policy issues and assess their potential impact on the business.
• Build, prioritize and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Spanish health care ecosystem, including policymakers, health care authorities, industry associations, patient organizations and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Represent Boston Scientific in industry working groups, trade associations and external forums.
• Develop policy positions, advocacy plans and stakeholder engagement strategies that support business objectives.
• Prepare policy briefs, consultation responses, position papers and executive summaries for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate and align cross-functional stakeholders, including Public Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access (HEMA), Regulatory Affairs, Communications and business teams, to ensure consistent messaging and execution of advocacy strategies.
• Support senior leadership engagement with government officials and health care decision-makers.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies related to public affairs and lobbying activities.
• Contribute to the broader Public Affairs strategy across Europe and support regional initiatives, including engagement with MedTech Europe as needed.
• Support public affairs reporting, metrics and internal communications.
• Monitor policy trends and proactively identify opportunities to advance Boston Scientific’s advocacy priorities.

What are we looking for in you:

• Master’s degree in public policy, political science, economics, law, health policy or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in public affairs, government affairs, public policy or advocacy within a trade association, life sciences company, consulting firm, agency or related organization.
• Strong understanding of the Spanish legislative, regulatory and policy-making environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence policy discussions and build trusted relationships with external stakeholders.
• Experience developing and executing public affairs, advocacy or stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex policy issues and translate them into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent project management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Native or fluent Spanish and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively within a complex, international and matrixed organization.
• High ethical standards, integrity and sound professional judgment.
• Nice-to-have: Experience within the medical device, health care or broader life sciences industry.
• Nice-to-have: Understanding of market access, reimbursement and regulatory policy issues affecting the MedTech sector in Spain.
• Nice-to-have: Experience engaging with national and regional health authorities, industry associations and patient organizations.
• Nice-to-have: Experience representing an organization in industry forums, trade associations or public policy working groups.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of European Union health policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Nice-to-have: Proficiency in an additional European language.

What We Can Offer to You:

• Contract Type: Permanent Contract.
• Comprehensive benefit package, designed to support your health, well-being and financial future, including:
  • Private Health and Life Insurance.
  • Attractive Pension plan.
  • Ticket Restaurants.
• Healthy work-life balance with flexibility and respect for personal time.
• Working in an international environment with diverse, high-performing colleagues.
• Inspirational colleagues & culture that empower creativity, accountability, and excellence.
• Career Development opportunities through dedicated training programs and stretch assignments.

We, Boston Scientific, are an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not and will not make any personnel decisions (like recruiting, hiring, job assignments, and promotions) based on a person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.