About this role
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