Government Relations Manager (Emiratisation)

Government Relations Manager (Emiratisation) | Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIn line with United Arab Emirates government initiatives, this role is open exclusively to United Arab Emirates Nationals.What This Role Is AboutOur client, a multinational pharmaceutical brand, is looking for a Government Relations Manager, based in Dubai, to strengthen the Group’s engagement with government entities, semi-government organisations, strategic institutions, and local initiatives.The role will focus on building and maintaining strategic relationships with relevant government stakeholders, supporting the Group’s participation in local initiatives, and ensuring effective coordination with key institutions. You will work closely with internal leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen the organisation’s government engagement and support its strategic objectives in the United Arab Emirates.This is an opportunity for a relationship-driven professional with a strong understanding of the United Arab Emirates’s government landscape and the ability to represent a multinational organisation with credibility and professionalism.The Client’s Definition of the Ideal FitFluency in Arabic is a mustExperience in government relations, public affairs, or a related fieldExperience engaging with United Arab Emirates government entities and semi-government organisationsStrong understanding of the United Arab Emirates’s government landscape and relevant local initiativesAbility to build and maintain relationships with senior government stakeholdersExperience coordinating institutional engagement and supporting strategic partnershipsStrong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsThis is an opportunity to represent a multinational pharmaceutical brand and strengthen its engagement with government stakeholders while supporting its contribution to local priorities in the United Arab Emirates.