Resumen
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Identify, prioritize and drive policy agenda in alignment with Head - Country Public affairs and business teams
- Responsible for unlocking policy and other barriers to ensure timely patient access to innovative Novartis therapies through collaborations/partnerships with Govt and non Govt stakeholders like healthcare experts, think tanks and other partners in the ecosystem.
- Under the overall guidance of Head – Country Public Affairs, work closely with internal colleagues in Market Access, Medical and Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Finance, Regulatory and ERC to ensure a cross-functional approach that is aligned in both strategy and implementation.
- Develop and manage networks with key government functionaries with important/relevant Ministries/Payor Organisations (Centre and State) to support Novartis India business agenda.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of relevant government policy positions/white papers, tools and data in coordination with both above country PA and within country cross functional colleagues, as per requirement.
- Map external stakeholders, systematically engage and advocate to key policy makers and present the relevant economic, product and therapeutic value proposition to shape optimal policy and funding environment at Centre and states.
- Foster and manage partnership or strategic alliance opportunities leveraging existing platforms like Industry/Trade Associations, Physician societies, Patient Groups, Think thank networks, etc or set up new platforms to advance key policy goals.
- Lead/contribute on specific projects with Market Access/Franchise teams, with respect to planning, execution and reporting as part of cross functional team.
- Promote a positive image of Novartis as a leading healthcare company and a trusted partner with external policy stakeholders.
- Develop and monitor national and state policy landscape for intelligence on relevant strategic and tactical aspects.
Role requirement – Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health/public policy/economics will be preferred
- Relevant experience of minimum 10 years, preferably in Healthcare/ Pharma/ Medtech industries
- Strong experience of engaging and interacting with government stakeholders demonstrating partnership/collaboration skills will be an added advantage
Languages :
- English.
- Hindi (Not Mandatory)
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