Unit for Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Issues, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs

Do you want to use your expertise to influence issues related to pharmaceuticals and medical technology at both national and international levels? At the Government Offices, you will work in a dynamic environment where your work directly contributes to well-functioning regulations and societal benefits.

Your Workday. Sweden's Tomorrow.

In your role as an administrator/legal advisor, you will utilize your expertise in several areas. You will primarily work with international and national legislative issues focusing on pharmaceuticals and medical technology, but also other related matters within the group for pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and pharmacies (LMA). The group handles issues related to pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and pharmacies, as well as related areas such as donations and transplants, life sciences, and cosmetics.

Your tasks include, among others:

• Preparing and analyzing materials for the government's positions in the pharmaceutical and pharmacy area.
• Leading and participating in planning, implementation, and coordination of efforts within the subject area.
• Drafting bills, letters, and departmental communications.
• Handling ongoing tasks such as inquiries, interpellations, and letter responses.
• Participating in international processes and contexts.
• Contributing to the government's management of authorities.

Read more about our activities at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se).

Your Background

You have a law degree or other relevant education for the position, as well as experience working in the Government Offices, another government agency, region, or international organization. You have excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. It is an advantage if you have experience working with healthcare issues and within the public sector. Experience with issues related to pharmaceuticals and pharmacies as well as legislative work is also advantageous. Knowledge of the organization, functions, and working methods of the healthcare sector is also seen as a benefit.

Your Qualities

Employee criteria are holistic, development, and results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You come with ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

To succeed in the role of legal advisor working with pharmaceutical and medical technology issues, you need to have excellent collaboration skills while being self-driven. You have good communicative and pedagogical abilities. We see that you have very good judgment and can make correct assessments when making decisions and prioritizing under time pressure. You also have a very good analytical ability.

Other

We are looking for one or more employees. The work location is Stockholm. The employment is temporary for 12 months. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement.

A security clearance will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. You must be a Swedish citizen but may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact group manager Henrik Moberg at 08-405 95 86. Regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact recruitment specialist Charlotte Wahlström at [email protected].

Union contacts are Agnes Sörensen for ST and Pia Fagerström for Saco, reachable at 08-405 10 00.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by January 21, 2026.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, one of ten ministries, is responsible for issues concerning the welfare of society. These include public health and healthcare, social services including elderly care, care for and rights of persons with disabilities, sickness and parental insurance, pensions and the premium pension system, as well as sports, civil society, youth policy, burial issues, and religious communities.