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Country Head, Public Affairs

2 weeks ago

Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines Novartis Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
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 Role

Major 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 systematically engage pro-actively through direct contact and relationship building, setting up key platforms for engagement on key policy and business priorities, working in partnership
  • Based on internal alignment with cross-function teams(IMI and global functions) about country priorities, identify key policy areas where we need to shape the environment and engage various external stakeholders externally, build and execute engagement plans
  • Lead and/or Active member of the local trade/industry associations and participate in the policy discussion to shape the favorable environment
  • Mitigate negative impact of regulation either as Novartis individually and/or together with industry/trade association
  • Formulate and obtain board alignment across division to implement consistent public affairs strategy in line with Novartis corporate strategy and implement them consistently
  • Represent Novartis, providing regular and quality input to Government through reports and/or briefing documents
  • Develop the plan to achieve company key priorities related to the 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
  • Close communication and alignment within the organization especially with other business functions to ensure the achievement of business objectives.
  • Disseminate information to relevant stakeholders (patient group, regulators, media and partners) through appropriate use of communication 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 objective.
  • Ethics and Compliance
  • Work within any given legal framework, Novartis Ethics, Risk and Compliance policies and ensure those around him/her do the same
  • Work to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment, free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.

Key Performance Indicators

  • 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 apparent Novartis corporate position within target markets
  • Extent of participation at relevant industry conference
  • Regional / global / Country and CP coordination: alignment with regional / global Public Affairs strategies

Minimum Requirements:

Education

  • Masters or Degree in public policy, business, bioscience or related fields

Languages

  • Proficiency in English (written & spoken) and local language.

Experience

  • 8-10 years in public affairs public policy or related. Multinational experience preferred.
  • Background in government service is an added advantage. Ie experience working with important external stakeholders such as ministries, embassies, and other government agencies.
  • critical thinking and is highly self-motivated to proactively drive the PA agenda

Work Experience:

  • Collaborating across boundaries.
  • Project Management.
  • Operations Management and Execution.

Skills:

  • Communication Medium.
  • Corporate Communication.
  • Curiosity.
  • Influencing Skills.
  • Microsoft Access.
  • Prioritization.
  • Public Affairs.
  • Strategic Partnerships.

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Division

People & Organization

Business Unit

Universal Hierarchy Node

Location

Philippines

Site

Makati City

Company / Legal Entity

PH03 (FCRS = PH003) Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc

Functional Area

Communications & Public Affairs

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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