393360BR
Mar 29, 2024
USA
About the Role
Location: East Hanover, New Jersey
Hybrid
#LI-Hybrid
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to join our team as the LACan Regional Head for Public Affairs. In this role, you will manage the region's relationship with public and stakeholders, develop and execute comprehensive public affairs strategies to enhance reputation, build relationships with key stakeholders, and drive advocacy efforts in the region.
Your Key Responsibilities:
• Serve in the LACan region and Global Public Affairs Leadership Teams
• Lead joint objective setting for country PA leads with local Country President; performance manage and leadership on local PA heads.
• Allocate public affairs resources flexibly across countries and topics to match the enterprise and regional priorities.
• Identify and communicate on key political developments affecting Novartis.
• Develop and lead execution of the advocacy strategy to shape public policy and legislation.
• Manage talent for the assigned area, above and in country.
• Execute portfolio policy support at the above country level and ensure alignment with local portfolio priorities.
• Ongoing political stakeholder management (key high-level government and other political, think tanks, NGOs) and trade associations.
Hybrid
#LI-Hybrid
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to join our team as the LACan Regional Head for Public Affairs. In this role, you will manage the region's relationship with public and stakeholders, develop and execute comprehensive public affairs strategies to enhance reputation, build relationships with key stakeholders, and drive advocacy efforts in the region.
Your Key Responsibilities:
• Serve in the LACan region and Global Public Affairs Leadership Teams
• Lead joint objective setting for country PA leads with local Country President; performance manage and leadership on local PA heads.
• Allocate public affairs resources flexibly across countries and topics to match the enterprise and regional priorities.
• Identify and communicate on key political developments affecting Novartis.
• Develop and lead execution of the advocacy strategy to shape public policy and legislation.
• Manage talent for the assigned area, above and in country.
• Execute portfolio policy support at the above country level and ensure alignment with local portfolio priorities.
• Ongoing political stakeholder management (key high-level government and other political, think tanks, NGOs) and trade associations.
Diversity & Inclusion / EEO
We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:
- Novartis: e-mail [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339
- Sandoz: e-mail [email protected] or call: +1-609-422-4098
Role Requirements
Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in a relevant field, and 10+ years of relevant experience in Public Affairs in related industry in life sciences (Pharma, Biotech, Device).
• Experience in designing and delivering advocacy strategies, including through coalitions with patient groups, both at EU level (Commission, Council, Parliament) and at individual country level
• Experience managing a team (direct and indirect, matrixed organization).
• Experience in crafting and delivering CEO and Board briefings on priority policy topics, and related advocacy strategy.
• Experience with the Latin America and Canada region.
Desirable:
• Master’s in Business, Law, or Public Health (MPH or MPA),
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/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $233,600-350,400/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
• Bachelor’s in a relevant field, and 10+ years of relevant experience in Public Affairs in related industry in life sciences (Pharma, Biotech, Device).
• Experience in designing and delivering advocacy strategies, including through coalitions with patient groups, both at EU level (Commission, Council, Parliament) and at individual country level
• Experience managing a team (direct and indirect, matrixed organization).
• Experience in crafting and delivering CEO and Board briefings on priority policy topics, and related advocacy strategy.
• Experience with the Latin America and Canada region.
Desirable:
• Master’s in Business, Law, or Public Health (MPH or MPA),
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/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $233,600-350,400/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
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
Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Corporate Affairs
Global Public Affairs
USA
East Hanover, NJ
Novartis Corporation
Communications & Public Affairs
Full Time
Regular
No
