Gulf Public Affairs & Policy Leader

Novartis; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Government Affairs Leader in the United Arab Emirates. The role involves shaping healthcare policies and managing relationships with government stakeholders to maximize innovation access. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in government affairs within the healthcare industry and be fluent in Arabic and English. This pivotal position involves crisis management and strategic alignment with Gulf Vision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with local policies and Gulf market dynamics.
• Must speak Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Influence healthcare, political, and legislative processes.
• Align Novartis's strategies with Gulf Vision.
• Deliver evidence-based insights in public policy.
• Develop and execute a unified government affairs strategy.
• Anticipate and mitigate high-impact issues.
• Build strategic relationships with senior government officials.
• Monitor macroeconomic and geopolitical trends.
• Drive alignment within the country executive team.

Skills

Affiliate Marketing

Communication Medium

Influencing Skills

Interviewing Skills

Leadership

Marketing

Microsoft Access

Photography

Policy Development

Political Analysis

Press Releases

Prioritization

Public Affairs

Senior Management

Social Media

Education

Degree in healthcare, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or closely related field

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Government Affairs Leader in the United Arab Emirates. The role involves shaping healthcare policies and managing relationships with government stakeholders to maximize innovation access. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in government affairs within the healthcare industry and be fluent in Arabic and English. This pivotal position involves crisis management and strategic alignment with Gulf Vision.