Manager, Senior Manager, Public Affairs at Novartis · Toranomon

Manager, Senior Manager, Public Affairs
Location: Toranomon (NPKK Head Office)
Job Description Summary
Lead Public Policy Engagement (PPE) activities to maximize the value of assigned products/therapeutic areas in Japan, contribute to shaping the external policy environment, and support the effective operation and execution of broader Public Affairs priorities and initiatives

Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
Maximize the value of products and platforms through public policy engagement with S&G, TA, medical, V&A and C&PTA etc.
Create Public Affairs (PA) strategy for product based on OGSM framework and One Brand Plan, and executive PPE activities.
Gather policy trends and insights from policy makers related to diseases and products,
and reflect them in business plans.
Execute public policy engagement to optimize health policies
Develop and maintain the relationship with policy stakeholders
Promote PPE activities in Japan in collaboration with GPA counterparts and external stakeholders, such as think tanks and trade associations
Support PA’ s duties
Conduct activities in compliance with internal SOPs and laws and regulations

Background:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably a Ph.D., in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.
Skills and Experience:
Language: Japanese (Native) & English (Business)
Develop materials to complex issues to government and Novartis executives
Proactive and solutions-oriented leadership of cross-functional and external partnerships that require leading without authority and adept management of complex stakeholder relationships
Strategic mindset and experience processing new insights, external data, and complex information to not only maximize existing programs, but support the creation of alternative strategic approaches and systems
Interest or understanding of the policy-making process in Japan and trade association activities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, problem solve, and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
Knowledge or Interest of relevant regulations and guidelines related to public policy engagement
Collaborative and team-oriented ways of working required
(Preferable) At least 5 years experience in pharmaceutical industry
(Preferable) Governmant/Public Affaris, Marketing, Medical, Development, Regulatory , Patient Advocacy, Consulting & Government Official background
(Preferable)Experience in advocacy and lobbying for policy stakeholders

Key performance indicators:
Influence on priority policy agendas
Strategic alignment with Novartis objectives
Quality of deliverables and insights
Effective project and process execution
Strong stakeholder management

Skills Desired
Business Networking, Curious Mindset, Marketing, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Microsoft Access, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Social Media