REQ-10043792
3月 10, 2025
China

摘要

-Develop / implement a Novartis policy agenda to create an optimal policy environment for relevant topic/product area (as specified in job title). -Shape external policy to address short term business risks and opportunities and position NVS successfully mid/long-term.
-Position Novartis as a trusted partner and build strong stakeholder relationships.
-Depending on size of responsibility, lead and develop a small team
-Deliver political intelligence and advice to relevant Novartis businesses

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

  • Identify key policy priorities in alignment with business leaders
  • Develop resp. contribute to the creation and implement relevant public policy positions, tools and data
  • In coordination with regions, build a strong strategy and lead execution of advocacy on high priority topics, including representation in key associations
  • Design / execute product advocacy where applicable -Leadership by managing talent for the assigned area
  • Provide political analysis of trends in respective area and impact on Novartis, advise senior management on policy and regional issues
  • Role model the Novartis culture
  • Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt
  • Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Key Performance Indicators (Indicate how performance will be measured: indicators, activities…)

Strategic fit and alignment of policies, regional and country political agenda with overall business strategy, provide predictive insights and maximize policy impact, depending on assigned areaInfluence on associations/country policy agenda in assigned area -alignment with NVS policy Proximity and relevance to assigned business / area -Recognized contribution to product launches Quality of PA competencies in the assigned area Acceptance of policies by internal/external customers; recognition of quality Evidence of creating inspired, curious and unbossed teams

Education:

Bachelor or above

Languages:

Fluent in both written and spoken Chinese Mandarin Fluent in both written and spoken English

Experience:

  • The successful candidate should have a solid track record of successful policy leader or 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 policy and 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 policy 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

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

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REQ-10043792

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