Director, Policy

Novartis Pharma Schweiz; Lavamünd; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novartis Pharma Schweiz seeks a Lead geopolitical and trade policy analyst to shape policy narratives and drive PPE strategies in collaboration with Global Public Affairs and Japan-focused stakeholders.

You will gather geopolitical information, map stakeholders, and oversee trade association activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal rules. A background of 5+ years in Public Affairs in healthcare and strong Japanese and English language skills are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in Public Affairs or Government Affairs in healthcare.
• Fluency in Japanese and business English.
• Strong understanding of policy-making and trade associations in Japan.
• Proactive leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Lead geopolitical and trade policy analysis and development of policy narrative.
• Gather and analyze geopolitical information to maximize business opportunities in Japan.
• Identify prioritized policy issues and develop PPE strategies with relevant functions.
• Oversee trade association activities and develop company strategies.
• Develop policy narratives with V&A, Policy Comms, and other functions.
• Develop stakeholder mapping and maintain relationships with policy stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Japanese (Native)

English (Business)

Policy making in Japan

Trade associations

Stakeholder management

Public Affairs experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher

PhD preferred

Jobbeschreibung

• Lead geopolitical and trade policy analysis and development of policy narrative to leverage business while collaborating with Global Public Affairs
• Gather and analyze geopolitical information to maximize Novartis business opportunities in Japan
• Identify prioritized policy issues to be addressed by Novartis Japan in collaboration with relevant functions (V&A, Development, Com & PtA and Regulatory Affairs etc.), develop and execute PPE strategies and action plans while aligning with CLT
• Oversee Novartis' trade association activities among functions and develop company strategies, policy narrative and action plans
• Develop Novartis policy narrative with V&A, Policy Comms and other relevant functions.
• Develop stakeholder mapping for policy activities and lead maintain the relationship with policy stakeholders
• Based on the priority of Japan Public Affairs, conduct PPE activities appropriately in compliance with local regulations and Novartis internal rules

Job Responsibilities

• Lead geopolitical and trade policy analysis and development of policy narrative to leverage business while collaborating with Global Public Affairs
• Gather and analyze geopolitical information to maximize Novartis business opportunities in Japan
• Identify prioritized policy issues to be addressed by Novartis Japan in collaboration with relevant functions (V&A, Development, Com & PtA and Regulatory Affairs etc.), develop and execute PPE strategies and action plans while aligning with CLT
• Oversee Novartis' trade association activities among functions and develop company strategies, policy narrative and action plans
• Develop Novartis policy narrative with V&A, Policy Comms and other relevant functions.
• Develop stakeholder mapping for policy activities and lead maintain the relationship with policy stakeholders
• Based on the priority of Japan Public Affairs, conduct PPE activities appropriately in compliance with local regulations and Novartis internal rules

EducationIdeal Background:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferably (Ph.D) in Business management, Public Policy, Medical Sciences, Biology or science.

Skills And Experience

• Language: Japanese (Native) & English (Business)
• Develop materials to complex issues to government and NVS executives (Word, PPT, and ECXCEL)
• Proactive and solutions-oriented leadership of cross-functional and external partnerships that require leading without authority and adept management of complex stakeholder relationships
• Strong understanding of the policy-making process in Japan and trade association activities
• Strong 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
• Demonstrated project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, leading cross-functional stakeholders across a matrixed organization, and removing barriers to successfully lead and deliver on complex projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, problem solve, and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines related to public policy engagement
• Collaborative and team-oriented ways of working required
• (Must) At least 5 years experience in Public Affairs and Government Affairs in healthcare industry
• (Must)Experience in advocacy and lobbying for policy stakeholders
• (Preferable) Consulting & Government Official background