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Job Location drjobs

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 152600 - 283400

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Band

Level 5


Job Description Summary

The Associate Director SGA will represent and advocate for Novartis in New Jersey New York Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Rhode Island on behalf of priority policies and objectives involving state and local government affairs. Oversee the state government affairs priorities in the region executing state legislative strategies in state Capitols and with state regulatory agencies. The priority states are New Jersey and New York.

This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel will be defined by the hiring manager.



Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and implementation of multi-state plan as part of US Public Affairs comprehensive strategy in alignment with Novartis business and policy objectives. Lead varied cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Represent Novartis in our US headquarter state of New Jersey by leveraging existing relationships with state local and civic leaders.
  • In partnership with state policy leads identify and analyze legislation that may impact Novartis business as well as propose language and strategies to amend and improve legislation.
  • Partner with Federal Government Affairs team to ensure relationship continuity and seamless execution of a unified government affairs strategy.
  • Shape represent and advance Novartis strategic objectives through local trade association membership and participation with key partners.
  • Inform and partner with Issue Advocacy to develop strategic alliances with key state/local policy stakeholders professional societies patient advocacy groups and third-party organizations.
  • Persuasively communicate Novartis positions on relevant public health economic and clinical issues to key internal and external partners alliances and to key Government individuals.
  • Identify and coordinate economic development activities with state government on behalf of facilities and divisions and opportunities to improve the tax and tort climates in a state.
  • Lead regional PAC activities and support the promotion of the PAC among cross-divisional colleagues.
  • Manage government affairs contract counsel in priority states to ensure Novartis goals and objectives are accomplished

Essential Requirements

  • Bachelors degree or Juris Doctor is preferred
  • 7 years of direct experience in New Jersey and/or New York government affairs and/or serving in government and/or related field preferred
  • Experience with governors office or state legislature preferred
  • Strong business background and knowledge of state government and local key stakeholder/patient organizations
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with patient advocacy groups government officials and other partners

The salary for this position is expected to range between $152600 and $283400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other benefits. In addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

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The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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 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

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Range

$152600.00 - $283400.00


Skills Desired

Communication Medium Corporate Communication Curiosity Influencing Skills Marketing Media Campaigns Media Relations Microsoft Access Nuclear Energy Press Releases Prioritization Public Affairs Social Media Strategic Partnerships

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Director

Employment Type

Full-Time

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