Senior Lead or Lead, Public Affairs

SummaryLead activities to maximize the value of a particular product, therapeutic area or platform in the Japanese market through Public Policy Engagement (PPE).

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 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

Ideal Background:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably (Ph.D) in Business management, Public Relations, Medical Sciences, Politics, Law or 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) Marketing, Medical, Development, Communication, Patient Advocacy, Consulting & Government Official background

(Preferable)Experience in advocacy and lobbying for policy stakeholders

Skills DesiredCommunication Medium, Corporate Communication, Curiosity, Influencing Skills, Marketing, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Microsoft Access, Nuclear Energy, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships

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