Manager, Senior Manager, Public Affairs

Band

Level 4

Job Description Summary

Lead Public Policy Engagement (PPE) activities to maximize the value of assigned products/therapeutic areas in Japan, contribute to shaping the external policy environment, and support the effective operation and execution of broader Public Affairs priorities and initiatives

Job Description

Job Responsibilities :

• •Maximize the value of products and platforms through public policy engagement with S&G, TA, medical, V&A and C&PTA etc.
• •Create Public Affairs (PA) strategy for product based on OGSM framework and One Brand Plan, and executive PPE activities.
• •Gather policy trends and insights from policy makers related to diseases and products,
• and reflect them in business plans.
• •Execute public policy engagement to optimize health policies
• •Develop and maintain the relationship with policy stakeholders
• •Promote PPE activities in Japan in collaboration with GPA counterparts and external stakeholders, such as think tanks and trade associations
• •Support PA’ s duties
• •Conduct activities in compliance with internal SOPs and laws and regulations

Background:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably a Ph.D., in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.

Skills and Experience:

• •Language: Japanese (Native) & English (Business)
• •Develop materials to complex issues to government and Novartis executives
• •Proactive and solutions-oriented leadership of cross-functional and external partnerships that require leading without authority and adept management of complex stakeholder relationships
• •Strategic mindset and experience processing new insights, external data, and complex information to not only maximize existing programs, but support the creation of alternative strategic approaches and systems
• •Interest or understanding of the policy-making process in Japan and trade association activities
• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, problem solve, and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• •Knowledge or Interest of relevant regulations and guidelines related to public policy engagement
• •Collaborative and team-oriented ways of working required
• •(Preferable) At least 5 years experience in pharmaceutical industry
• •(Preferable) Governmant/Public Affaris, Marketing, Medical, Development, Regulatory , Patient Advocacy, Consulting & Government Official background
• •(Preferable)Experience in advocacy and lobbying for policy stakeholders

Key performance indicators:

• •Influence on priority policy agendas
• •Strategic alignment with Novartis objectives
• •Quality of deliverables and insights
• •Effective project and process execution
• •Strong stakeholder management

Skills Desired

Business Networking, Curious Mindset, Marketing, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Microsoft Access, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Social Media