Job ID
393079BR
About the role
Location: Shanghai
About the role:
Develop and maintain government relationships with key stakeholders at regional levels to support business growth with applicable policies, procedures and other regulations. This position reports to the Head of Public Affairs, provides cross TA support as One Novartis Voice.
Key Responsibilities：
Develop and maintain government relationships with key stakeholders of east China at provincial and city levels, e.g. municipal government of Shanghai and cities of east China; provincial/city level authorities of SAMR (NMPA), NDRC, MOFCOM, MIIT, and Customs
Monitor, interpret and influence the policy environment, political, regulatory, and economic trends and conditions that may impact Novartis businesses
Develop in-depth knowledge of regional healthcare system and healthcare policies, and keep internal stakeholders timely and well informed. Drive policy advocacy in favor of innovation friendly ecosystem and Novartis positioning through direct engagement and industry associations.
Drive and coordinate collaboration across TAs on public affairs/corporate responsibilities programs to create a favorable environment for Novartis operation
Protect Novartis reputation on critical issues/crisis management
Liaison with Trade Associations, represent Novartis in local external meetings and events to promote regulatory, policy and key business priority objectives.
Position Title
Director, Public Affairs
Role Requirements
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor degree and above.
Solid track record of successful government affairs roles with 8+ years experiences in an international company, agency or organization.
She/he should have good knowledge of Chinese government/political system and profound understanding of China’s healthcare industry.
Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit. Good at project management
Initiative-taking: be a good communicator and a proactive contributor for identifying internal and external government affairs initiatives and leveraging them for company benefits
Team work: be an independent yet interdependent player
Relationship building: be able to forge effective partnerships with external organizations and internal stakeholders, build trust and deliver initiatives
Excellent English skills in writing and speaking
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
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Accessibility and Accommodation:
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Job Type
Full Time
Country
China
Work Location
Shanghai
Functional Area
Communications & Public Affairs
Division
CORPORATE
Business Unit
Group Country Management & External Affairs
Employment Type
Regular
Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharma Beijing
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
No
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