Country Public Affairs Head
2018-04-18
Shape the (country) political and legislative environment with a view to maximizing NVS business opportunities by thought leadership in public policy, driving a cross-divisional government affairs strategy and developing an industry leading government affairs team across NVS divisions. Manage short-term issues/crises with high business/reputational impact. Member of country executive team and functional leader for divisional government affairs staff.
Thought leadership for public policy
- Develop knowledge base and understanding of current and potential future policy changes and implications for Novartis businesses
- Represent Novartis within/across political/industry communities
- Manage relationships across Public Affairs and related business functions (market access, communication, legal etc) of all divisions to align NVS positions and ensure delivery of com-mon messages
- Advise Country President and CEC on political matters and prepare strategic issues for CEC decision making
- Update regional/global headquarters on local developments in a timely manner
Influencing public policy and resulting legislation/regulation
- Act as Novartis Ambassador, building and maintaining sound and stable relationships with all key stakeholders (government, regulators, thought leaders, NGOs.).
- Develop and implement Government Affairs group country plan
- Participate in above-country issue management teams
- Execute Country actions in support of above country topics Functional leadership
- Align strategy and execution of Public Affairs activities across the divisions Perform functional management of Public Affairs associates in divisions
- Develop local Public Affairs expertise and build a talent pipeline
- Minimum Requirements
University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Law or Business
Fluency in English and local language (Czech) both verbally and in written is a must
Previous experience in a Government Affairs function
Ability to perform in a complex matrix organization
Relationship with and influencing of policy makers
Knowledge of public health policy, environments and systems
Job ID 235156BR
