Résumé
About the Role:
Novartis is an international renowned pharmaceutical company, specializing in the research, development and marketing of innovative medicines. As part of our growing activity, we are looking for a Director, Public Affairs, Finland (ad interim), 12 month position covering parental leave.
You will 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.
You will also shape external policy in the area of responsibility, position Novartis as a trusted partner, hold key external stakeholder relationships and deliver political intelligence and advice to relevant Novartis businesses.
About the Role
Are you motivated to ensure that Finnish patients have access to innovative and groundbreaking medicines and are you interested in becoming part of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies? In this 12 month (parental leave cover), your responsibilities will be but are not limited to:
- Analyze and anticipate developments in the policy environment, building strategies to support Novartis’ work in consultation with relevant internal and external experts
- Be a part of the Finnish Novartis leadership team, contributing to strategic discussions
- Ensure the company – at both national and EU-level – is updated on the political landscape, emerging issues, and opportunities
- Develop public affairs strategies and messages to support Novartis’ work, in consultation with relevant internal experts
- Lead Novartis’ public affairs advocacy externally – organising events, meeting stakeholders, facilitating Novartis leader engagement
- Develop public affairs materials to support our external engagement, including internal briefings, narratives, external presentations and consultation responses
- Collaborate with organizations such as the Pharmaceutical Industry Association (Lääketeollisuus ry) and other partners
Minimum requirements:
- Minimum bachelor's degree in political science, social science, economics, or a related field
- Minimum five years of relevant work experience, including meeting with political stakeholders
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Finnish political decision-making processes and public administration
- Experience working in complex, matrixed structure
- Commercial awareness
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Finnish and English
Benefits and rewards:
Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:
https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.finland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
