Head of Corporate Affairs & Public Policy, Germany

As part of the growth strategy, Madrigal has taken the decision to establish European operations to prepare for the commercialization and launch of its products. With a nimble and agile business model, Madrigal will leverage its EU HQ team based in Zug, Switzerland, to support leadership ‘on the ground’ across Europe. As part of the expansion and the launch preparation, Madrigal Germany is now seeking a Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Leader, who will be contributing to developing and executing successful projects in patient care, support reimbursement and patient access to strengthen the reputation of and trust in Madrigal and their products. The new incumbent will be expected to build and maintain close relationships with internal stakeholders, networks and alliances with German policy stakeholders including parliamentarians, government agencies, coalitions, academics, KOLs and advocacy groups in order to achieve a successful launch process and market awareness. This is a unique opportunity to build out the organization from the beginning and to play a key role, as part of the broader EU and global Corporate Affairs team, in the development of Madrigal in Europe. The main Leadership roles in Europe as well as in Germany has been hired. Position Responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive corporate affairs and public policy strategies that align with Madrigal\’s business objectives, ensuring both strategic clarity and excellence in execution. This includes anticipating and shaping policies and regulations that impact the company\’s operations. Serve as the principal liaison with federal, state, and local government officials, agencies, and legislative bodies. Advocate for policies that support Madrigal\’s mission and strategic goals, including issues with international implications such as MFN. Conduct thorough analysis of proposed legislation and regulations. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership on potential impacts and opportunities. Advocate for Madrigal\’s positions on complex policy issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry groups, patient advocates and and advocacy organizations, as well as KOLs and think tanks. Represent Madrigal in policy-related committees, industry task forces, and public forums. Develop and deliver clear and compelling messages to government officials, stakeholders, and the public. Prepare talking points, position papers, and other materials to effectively communicate Madrigal\’s positions. Work closely with internal teams such as Market Access, Patient Advocacy, Corporate Communications, and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure transparent, cross-functional execution alignment and support for policy objectives. Enhance Madrigal\’s reputation in health and social policy by positioning the company as a key influencer in European pharmaceutical decision-making in our core products. Navigating the complex regulatory environment and ensuring that Madrigal\’s interests are effectively represented and advanced with a hands-on, proactive approach. Contribute to the European corporate affairs and policy strategies, participating in global team meetings and ensuring collaboration and alignment within Madrigal´s policy teams. Collaborate with the European Communications lead to develop creative media strategies for amplifying policy messaging and contribute content for use in Madrigal channels. Manage agencies and service providers to ensure clarity of direction and excellence in delivery. Qualifications and Skills Required: The successful candidate for the position of Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Germany will be an entrepreneurial self-starter and a strong leader who can build and lead a new team and launch to success, with the ability to formulate strategy and drive flawless execution with attention to detail. It is important that the individual appointed identifies with the strong values of Madrigal and feels a real drive to contribute to building the global Madrigal organisation. Personal characteristics will be crucial, as the successful individual needs to have the self-sufficiency, energy and drive to take this opportunity and run with it, with exceptional communication and leadership skills, as well as a level of comfort at working in a high-growth, fast-paced matrix environment, where impacting / influencing and negotiating across an organisation are a prerequisite. Specifically, the individual will possess the following: University degree, preferably in politics or health management. Several years of relevant professional experience in the field of health policy and/or communication. Leadership experience of teams in the areas of policy or PR/comms in the health sector. Comprehensive knowledge of the German healthcare system, health policy, and national self-administration as well of key opinion leaders and competitive environment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with patient advocates, KOLs, think tanks and other opinion shapers. Broad political network with decision-makers from media, politics, and self-administration. Fluency in German and very good English skills; additional European languages are an asset. Successful track record of overseeing pre- and post-product launch products in Germany, with demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution. Demonstrated depth in negotiation and communication experience, paired with a high customer and service orientation , and the ability to manage agencies and service providers for high-quality outcomes. Financial management insights would be an advantage. Critical Competencies for Success Dynamic and driven personality with an entrepreneurial mindset and a “can-do” attitude, coupled with strong execution discipline and attention to detail. Thrives in a dynamic SME biotech context, comfortable with ambiguity, and brings high energy and initiative. High degree of emotional intelligence, always displaying candour and integrity. Excellent communication and coordination skills for clearly explaining complex health policy and medical-scientific contexts. Ability to present clearly using scientific and clinical terminology. Strong strategic-analytical thinking, as well as proactive and “hands-on” in implementation. Strong interpersonal capabilities and ability to build and maintain diverse networks, including patient advocates, KOLs, think tanks, and policymakers. Ability to anticipate and resolve problems effectively. Sound organizational skills and ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and paradoxes; thrives in a highly dynamic SME biotech environment Possesses sense of urgency; identifies challenges and takes the initiative to identify solutions. Team player. Motivates others; fosters and nurtures teamwork. Integrates well with an international team. Learning agile and ‘scalable’ to take on increasing responsibility as Madrigal grows; with awareness of international policy issues (e.g., MFN) that affect Germany’s environment.