Public Affairs Manager, Senior Manager

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Manager or Senior Manager of Public Affairs in Japan. The role leads Public Policy Engagement (PPE) activities to maximise the value of assigned products and therapeutic areas, helps shape the external policy environment and supports the execution of broader Public Affairs priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Run public policy engagement with S&G, TA, medical, V&A and C&PTA teams to maximise the value of products and platforms
• Create a Public Affairs strategy for each product based on the OGSM framework and One Brand Plan, and lead executive PPE activities
• Gather policy trends and insights from policymakers on diseases and products and reflect them in business plans
• Execute public policy engagement to optimise health policies and develop and maintain relationships with policy stakeholders
• Promote PPE activities in Japan with GPA counterparts and external stakeholders such as think tanks and trade associations
• Support PA duties and conduct all activities in line with internal SOPs and laws and regulations

Required profile

• 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
• Japanese (native) and English (business)
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferable)
• Preferred: government/public affairs, marketing, medical, development, regulatory, patient advocacy, consulting or government official background, and experience in advocacy and lobbying
• Interest in the Japanese policy-making process and trade association activities

Required skills

• Media relations, press releases, media campaigns and social media
• Business networking and stakeholder management
• Microsoft Access
• Ability to develop complex issues into materials for government and Novartis executives