
Country Head, Public Affairs
2 weeks ago
Overview
Novartis Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines
Summary Lead or support Public Affairs activities/projects to support business objectives in the area of responsibility, engage in stakeholder engagement in the area of responsibility. Shape external policy in the area of responsibility. Position Novartis as a trusted partner. Hold key external stakeholder relationships. Deliver political intelligence and advice to relevant Novartis businesses. Provide support to PA Leadership.
About The RoleMajor accountabilities:
- Identify, prioritize and drive topics which define policy environment for business. Contribute to the creation, revision and publishing of policy documents, advocacy toolkits, training materials.
- Shape, represent, and advance Novartis legislative, policy and alliance strategic objectives. Execute product advocacy where applicable.
- Map external stakeholders and proactively engage through direct contact and relationship building, setting up key platforms for engagement on key policy and business priorities, in partnership with others.
- Based on internal alignment with cross-function teams (IMI and global functions) about country priorities, identify key policy areas to shape the environment and engage external stakeholders; build and execute engagement plans.
- Lead and/or active member of the local trade/industry associations and participate in policy discussions to shape a favorable environment.
- Mitigate negative impact of regulation either as Novartis individuals and/or with industry/trade associations.
- Formulate and obtain board alignment across divisions to implement a consistent public affairs strategy aligned with Novartis corporate strategy, and implement it consistently.
- Represent Novartis, providing regular and quality input to Government through reports and/or briefing documents.
- Develop plans to achieve company priorities related to access (public and private) and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to achieve this priority.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including government, research institutes and media to support business objectives.
- Ensure close communication and alignment within the organization, especially with other business functions, to achieve business objectives.
- Disseminate information to relevant stakeholders (patient groups, regulators, media and partners) through appropriate channels.
- Lead Public Affairs Council at the country level to strategize and implement initiatives.
- Translate policy/regulatory changes into implications for Novartis and develop strong positioning for policy advocacy.
- Serve as an advisor to the Country President to identify aligned priorities between Novartis and the government and the short-to-mid term engagement plan to achieve those objectives.
- Ethics and Compliance: Work within the legal framework, Novartis Ethics, Risk and Compliance policies and ensure those around you do the same.
- Work to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment, free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
- Deliver quality and timely briefings, reports, thought pieces and other written material.
- Develop Public Affairs strategy, stakeholder map, country plan, engagement plan and implementation.
- Achieve country milestones according to strategy, objectives and work plans.
- Novartis market reputation: surveys, interviews, polls, and media.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with presented information: surveys of relevant media or analyst stakeholders; internal customer satisfaction.
- Consistency of Novartis corporate position within target markets.
- Extent of participation at relevant industry conferences.
- Regional/global/country and CP coordination: alignment with regional/global Public Affairs strategies.
- Masters or Degree in public policy, business, bioscience or related fields.
- Proficiency in English (written & spoken) and local language.
- 8-10 years in public affairs/public policy or related. Multinational experience preferred.
- Background in government service is an added advantage (experience working with ministries, embassies, and other government agencies).
- Critical thinking and self-motivated to proactively drive the PA agenda.
- Collaborating across boundaries.
- Project Management.
- Operations Management and Execution.
- Communication
- Corporate Communication
- Curiosity
- Influencing Skills
- Microsoft Access
- Prioritization
- Public Affairs
- Strategic Partnerships
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