Position Snapshot:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Type of Contract: Permanente
• Business: Nutrition & Health
• Type of Work: On the field

The role:  

The Government Affairs Manager is responsible for anticipating and shaping the healthcare policy landscape at the regional level to ensure rapid, sustainable, and equitable access to the company’s nutrition portfolio.

This role combines a strategic vision of health policy with flawless execution of regional market access plans, effectively translating scientific and health economic evidence into value recognized by regional health authorities. Serving as the key point of contact for market access in the regions, the role engages high-level decision-makers and key opinion leaders to advocate for best policies and funding decisions – securing timely reimbursement, product access and optimal product positioning – while working cross-functionally to align local initiatives with global strategy, ultimately benefiting patients, healthcare professionals and the business.

What you’ll do:

• Lead Regional Market Access Strategy
  Develop and implement Market Access plans for assigned regions, adapting global and national pricing and reimbursement strategies to local realities. Ensure alignment with the Integrated Commercial Plan (ICP) and anticipate changes in regional healthcare systems and policies.
• Shape the Regional Policy and Reimbursement Environment
  Monitor health policy developments across Autonomous Communities and proactively engage in forums, working groups, and government affairs activities. Work with regional decision-makers to secure a favorable regulatory and budget environment for product reimbursement.
• Drive Market Intelligence and Insight Generation
  Continuously assess the regional access landscape to identify opportunities, risks, competitor activities, and potential access barriers. Provide actionable insights and guidance to internal teams to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Build and Manage Key Stakeholder Relationships
  Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional health authorities, payers, hospital committees, and key opinion leaders, and scientific societies. Advocate for the company’s portfolio by ensuring optimal positioning, inclusion in formularies, and alignment with regional health priorities.
• Oversee Pricing, Reimbursement, and Tender Activities
  Lead regional negotiations on reimbursement, develop tender strategies, and ensure timely product listing in regional schedules and hospital formularies. Secure agreements aligned with national strategy while addressing regional budget constraints.
• Leverage Health Economics and Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  Use HEOR evidence, budget impact models, and real‑world data to support value propositions and reimbursement decisions. Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Medical, HEOR, and Regulatory teams to support launches, prepare submissions, and ensure consistent access messaging. Maintain strong performance tracking, budget oversight, and full compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

What will make you a great fit?  

• University degree in health sciences, health economics, health policy, pharmacy, nutrition, economics, or a related field. Knowledge and understanding of Market Access, Health Economics and Outcome Research basis.
• An advanced degree or certification in Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Health Policy, or Market Access is highly valued.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience is required for this role, including at least 2 years in regional or hospital market access within Spain.
• Prior experience navigating Spain’s healthcare system at the regional level is mandatory.
• Take over the main aspects of National and Regional Health Policy . Development and execution of National Market Access (and/or health economic) strategies at the interface with Commercial, Development and other teams.

We offer you:  

We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.  

• Great benefits including salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the best pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.  

• Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.  

• Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill!  

• Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities. 

About Nestlé: 

We are Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, present in more than 185 countries and supported by a global team of over 275,000 people. Our Corporate Business Principles—rooted in fairness, honesty, and respect for individuals, families, communities, and the planet—guide everything we do and inspire us to make a positive difference. 

Our purpose is clear: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. That’s why we are committed to leading the transition toward a more sustainable future, working to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. 

Want to learn more? Visit us at: https://www.nestle.com 

At Nestlé, we are strongly committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals. We value diversity in age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex characteristics, social origin, religion or belief, and disability.