Summary
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Participates in development and implementation of Novartis Romania Public Affairs and Access strategy under the coordination of Country VAPA Head
- Provide support to Country VAPA Head, as well as senior country leadership, in order to optimally build and handle Novartis’ external reputation to engage and lead in relevant policy discussions
- Contribute to the creation, revision and publishing of briefs, policy documents, advocacy toolkits, training materials, in full respect of compliance and legal SOPs and requirements
- Work with external partners such as think tanks, industry associations/groups and other third parties based on the mandate granted by the line manager
- Implements under Country VAPA Head supervision the Novartis Global Public Affairs strategy and ensure smooth information exchange with global public affairs functions, based on mandate given locally
- Keep updated the collaborator map, explore new collaborators and opps and engage with the stakeholders on relevant topics
- Coordinate advocacy events for relevant priority topics and crafting the environment for more effective access of the patients to the innovative medicines
- Participate in review and analyze legislative proposals that could impact the Company and provide information on key public policy issues to the LT and Country VAPA Head
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 3 years in Public Affairs or Market Access role/ Public Health& Healthcare management related field
- Proven understanding of national health care, regulatory environment, of drug P&R and listing process
- Excellent understanding of the Romanian Healthcare system functioning and management
- Experience in working with policy-maker bodies (national and international)
- Positive relationships and strong Novartis reputation with key regulators, KOLs, industry associations and other relevant entities
- Optimized access through innovative advocacy solutions
- Updated and comprehensive collaborator engagement plan
- Relevant reflection of Novartis Global Public Affairs priorities into local Public Affairs Plan
Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
<b>You’ll receive:</b>
Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.
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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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