Manager, Public Affairs & Policy

About the Role

Key responsibilities:

• Provide support to Public Affairs and Policy and Corporate Managers, as well as senior country management, to effectively build and manage Novartis' external reputation, to participate in and lead policy-relevant debates.
• Contribute to the creation, review and publication of policy documents, promotional materials, training materials.
• Advise and prepare briefs for senior management.
• Develop evidence and policy endorsements (reports, audits, surveys) that support priority brands/issues.
• Collaborate with business positions to provide key support in tasks related to the market (e.g., stakeholder management).
• Work with external partners such as think tanks, industry groups and other external parties.
• Team member in specific projects, direct projects.
• Monitor and provide updates to the company on external policies and political developments (federal and state).
• Ensure the perfect exchange of information with corporate officials and global public affairs.
• Develop strong relationships by working together.
• Design and maintain platforms, tools and foundations that support PA in general.
• Notification of technical complaints/adverse events/special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.
• Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable).

Key Performance Indicators

• Level of support to influence the policy agenda in the assigned area - alignment with NVS policy.
• Quality of the documents prepared (presentations, etc.).
• Seamless operation of key processes.
• High quality delivery of expected project results.
• Quality and knowledge of the support provided.
• Recognition of effective collaboration.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Functional Area: Communications & Public Affairs

Job Type: Full time

Employment Type: Regular

Shift Work: No