Manager, Senior Manager, Public Affairs

Job description

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