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Executive Director, Public Affairs GCC and MEA Aspiring
REQ-10027592 Dec 03, 2024 Utd.Arab Emir.
Summary
-With a deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical business model, healthcare systems and political and economic environment in the respective area, pro-actively lead the -shaping of the Health Care policy environment across the respective area to ensure sustained access to innovation -positioning Novartis as a trusted partner and policy thought leader -building strong stakeholder relationships and partnerships -building a strong, effective Public Affairs team across the assigned area, supporting all divisions -delivering political intelligence and advice to all Novartis businesses
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
Identify and communicate on key political developments affecting Novartis -Shape public policy and legislation by: prioritization of policy trends/issues in alignment with respective area; -Provide leadership for the development of Novartis positions on key issues and strategic country plans -Execution of the advocacy strategy where applicable -Ensure Novartis leadership in key trade associations -Identify and manage key business issues with a political component for assigned area -Design and execute product advocacy where applicable -Ongoing political stakeholder management (key high level government and other political, think tanks, NGOs or other relevant stakeholders in the assigned area) -Functional leadership by managing talent for the assigned area -Guide management and the team in political analysis of external trends and development -Role model and build a culture of being curious, inspired, unbossed -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
Key performance indicators:
Strategic fit and alignment of policies, regional and country political agenda with overall business strategy -Influence on associations/country policy agenda -alignment with NVS policy -Effective and compliant stakeholder engagement -Proximity and relevance to assigned business / area -Recognized contribution to product launches -Quality of PA competencies in the assigned area -Acceptance of policies by internal/external customers; recognition of quality -Evidence of creating inspired, curious and unbossed teams
Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience: P&L or Unit Accountability. Industry/ Business Exposure. Collaborating across boundaries. Operations Management and Execution. People Leadership.
Skills:
Communication Medium. Corporate Communication. Leadership. Marketing. Media Campaigns. Media Relations. Microsoft Access. Political Analysis. Press Releases. Prioritization. Public Affairs. Social Media.
Languages :
English.
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REQ-10027592
Executive Director, Public Affairs GCC and MEA Aspiring
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