Manager Senior Manager Public Affairs

**Band** Level 4   **Job Description Summary** Lead Public Policy Engagement (PPE) activities to maximize the value of assigned products/therapeutic areas in Japan, contribute to shaping the external policy environment, and support the effective operation and execution of broader Public Affairs priorities and initiatives   **Job Description** **Job Responsibilities**: * Maximize the value of products and platforms through public policy engagement with S&G, TA, medical, V&A and C&PTA etc. * Create Public Affairs (PA) strategy for product based on OGSM framework and One Brand Plan, and executive PPE activities. * Gather policy trends and insights from policy makers related to diseases and products, and reflect them in business plans. * Execute public policy engagement to optimize health policies * Develop and maintain the relationship with policy stakeholders * Promote PPE activities in Japan in collaboration with GPA counterparts and external stakeholders, such as think tanks and trade associations * Support PA’ s duties * Conduct activities in compliance with internal SOPs and laws and regulations **Background:** Education: * 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.  Skills and Experience: * Language: Japanese (Native) & English (Business) * Develop materials to complex issues to government and Novartis executives * Proactive and solutions-oriented leadership of cross-functional and external partnerships that require leading without authority and adept management of complex stakeholder relationships * 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 * Interest or understanding of the policy-making process in Japan and trade association activities * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, problem solve, and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders * Knowledge or Interest of relevant regulations and guidelines related to public policy engagement * Collaborative and team-oriented ways of working required * (Preferable) At least 5 years experience in pharmaceutical industry   * (Preferable) Governmant/Public Affaris, Marketing, Medical, Development, Regulatory , Patient Advocacy, Consulting & Government Official background * (Preferable)Experience in advocacy and lobbying for policy stakeholders **Key performance indicators:** * Influence on priority policy agendas * Strategic alignment with Novartis objectives * Quality of deliverables and insights * Effective project and process execution * Strong stakeholder management   **Skills Desired** Business Networking, Curious Mindset, Marketing, Media Campaigns, Media Relations, Microsoft Access, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Social Media