REQ-10085024
srp 23, 2026
Japan

Souhrn

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

About the Role

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

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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International
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Japan
Toranomon (NPKK Head Office)
Communications & Public Affairs
Full time
Regular
No

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