Public Affairs Head, Portugal

Job Description Summary

-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.

 

Job Description

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 scenarios 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.
• Curiosity.
• Influencing Skills.
• Strategic Partnerships.

Languages :

• English and Portuguese essential

 

Skills Desired

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