REQ-10051132
5月 07, 2025
Portugal

摘要

-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:

  • As a member of the Portuguese Leadership Team, this role is responsible for leading all policy and public affairs engagements.
  • The candidate will need to 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, setting up key platforms for engagement on key policy and business priorities, working in partnership -Lead teams on specific projects, through feasibility, planning, execution and reporting; contribute to projects in cross -functional / cross-divisional team -Identify and analyze legislation that may affect Novartis business, as well as propose language and strategies to amend and improve legislation -Role model Novartis culture -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarioses related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Key performance indicators:

  • Alignment of policies with overall business strategy, depending on assigned area -Influence on associations policy agenda in assigned area -alignment with NVS policy -Proximity and relevance to assigned business / area -Quality of PA competencies in the assigned area -Acceptance of policies by internal/external customers; recognition of quality -Quality of documents prepared (presentations etc.) -Seamless functioning of key processes -High-quality delivery of expected results in projects

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

  • At least 5 years experience in public affairs, ideally in a pharmaceutical company
  • Collaborating across boundaries, with experience of EU public affairs would be ideal
  • A proven track record of managing stakeholder relationships, including events aimed at policymakers
  • An educational background in political or social science, law, or related field is preferred.
  • Direct experience working in a governmental role (parliament or ministry) is a plus.

Skills:

  • Public Affairs.
  • Curiosesity.
  • Influencing Skills.
  • Strategic Partnerships.

Languages :

  • English and Portuguese essential

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Corporate Affairs
Innovative Medicines
Portugal
Sintra
Communications & Public Affairs
Full time
Regular
No

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REQ-10051132

Public Affairs Head, Portugal

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