Head Public Affairs Indonesia

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Jakarta is seeking a Head of Public Affairs to develop and implement a cohesive public affairs strategy. This role involves building strong relationships with stakeholders, leading advocacy plans, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in public affairs and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Strong strategic thinking and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in public affairs, public policy, or a related field, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Proven experience engaging with government stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive public affairs strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Identify policy areas for external engagement and execute advocacy plans.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Influencing Skills

Curiosity

Education

Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business, Biosciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Description Summary

Head of Public Affairs, Indonesia
#LI-Hybrid
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

The Country Public Affairs Head role is a cross-divisional facilitation, coordination and harmonization role at the local level to implement country public affairs strategy, build strong stakeholder relationships, shape the external environment to help expand patients reach. The PAH will work with stakeholders such as payors, customers, patients, governments and trade association to ensure Novartis is the most respected entity in the provision of healthcare.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Develop and implement a cohesive public affairs strategy aligned with Novartis’ corporate objectives across all divisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders including government bodies, payors, trade associations, and patient groups.
• Identify and prioritize policy areas for external engagement and lead the execution of advocacy plans.
• Represent Novartis in trade and industry associations, contributing to policy discussions that shape a favorable healthcare environment.
• Proactively mitigate regulatory risks through direct engagement or in collaboration with industry groups.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Country President, aligning public affairs priorities with national healthcare agendas.
• Lead the Country Public Affairs Council to coordinate cross-divisional initiatives and ensure consistent messaging.
• Translate policy and regulatory developments into actionable insights and advocacy positions for Novartis.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and corporate standards, fostering a culture of integrity and inclusion.
• Communicate effectively within the organization to align public affairs efforts with business goals.

Minimum Requirements:

Work Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Public Policy, Business, Biosciences, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in public affairs, public policy, or a related field, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Proven experience engaging with government stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and trade associations.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at senior levels.
• Background in government service or experience working with ministries, embassies, or public institutions.
• High level of self-motivation and critical thinking with a proactive approach to driving the public affairs agenda.

Skills Desired

Communication Medium, Corporate Communication, Curiosity, Influencing Skills, Marketing, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Microsoft Access, Nuclear Energy, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships