Executive Director, Public Affairs WEC

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Public Affairs in International WEC LT 
• Drive policy thought leadership for Novartis in WEC cluster countries on key areas, aligned with overall Region Europe PA policy priorities
• Proactively monitor emerging policy and regulatory topics across the cluster
• Partner and align with cross-functional partners (e.g. V&A, patient advocacy, communications, medical, healthcare systems) to drive RE policy priorities locally
• Align with direct reporting countries (AU, BE, NL, PO, Nordics) on local policy priorities and interface with WEC cluster country PA leads to calibrate local view and inputs on key policy areas 
• Work in close alignment with WEC cluster countries PA leads and provide leadership on key issues in WEC cluster and strategic country plans
• Align with regional PA Portfolio Advocacy leads to drive regional and local execution of advocacy activities in the WEC cluster
• Build and maintain strong network and partnerships with defined stakeholders across the WEC cluster 

Essential Requirements

• Extensive experience in Public Affairs and/or other corporate functions in a pharmaceutical company 
• Proven track record of impactful public affairs, policy, strategy and/or commercial roles at country, regional and/or global levels
• Strong understanding of the legislative environment in the EU and key national markets.  
• Experience in crisis and issues management
• Strong communication skills to convey advocacy contents clearly and facilitate alignment among stakeholders across the organisation
• Ability to work across different parts of the organisation, build networks and share information with key stakeholders
• Critical thinking, predictive and enterprise mindset and outcome-focused performance management

Desirable Requirements

•  Master's degree (e.g. MSc) / University Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline

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