Head Public Affairs

Thought leadership for public policy

·         Develop knowledge base and understanding of current and potential future policy changes and its implications.

·         Represent Novartis, as appropriate, in relevant public policy forums and industry associations, in accordance with applicable laws, competition law requirements and Novartis policies.

·         Manage internal relationships across Public Affairs and related business functions across Innovative Medicines to align Novartis positions and ensure consistent, accurate and appropriately approved communications.

·         Advise Country President on policy matters and prepare strategic issues for decision making.

·         Update cluster/regional headquarters on local developments in a timely manner.

Develop and implement Public Affairs country strategy and plan

·         Act as Novartis ambassador, building and maintaining transparent and trust-based working relationships with all relevant stakeholders (government, regulators, thought leaders, NGOs.) in accordance with applicable laws, transparency requirements and Novartis policies.

• Monitor and assess relevant policy and regulatory developments and their potential implications.
• Prepare analyses and PA background papers to help frame internal alignment within Novartis.
• ·         Identify relevant policy trends in the marketplace; provide strategic guidance to the company leadership on such trends and potential implications for the entire Novartis portfolio.·         Initiate and participate in transparent, evidence-based Public Affairs initiatives that support an accurate understanding of the pharmaceutical sector and informed dialogue on patient access to innovation, in accordance with applicable laws and Novartis policies.·         Represent Novartis in the industry trade associations, including SfEE, in accordance with applicable competition law, transparency requirements and Novartis policies·         Identify and assess emerging policy issues, risks and opportunities and provide timely advice on their potential implications.·         Cooperate on PA projects within cluster and region, including on top EU priority files.·         Develop appropriate systems, tools and training to improve the quality, consistency and compliant execution of Public Affairs activities, and establish appropriate measures to assess their implementation and effectiveness. Develop methods to measure outcomes of PA related activities, always seeking new ways to improve and challenge implementation of agreed actions.·         Responsible and accountable as primary internal source of policy insights and analysis for the company and the different functions when developing business strategies.