Head of Public Affairs Taiwan

Taipei City - Taiwan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

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This role is based in Taipei Taiwan. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

The Head of Public Affairs Taiwan is responsible for driving Novartis policy and advocacy strategy to create an optimal environment for priority therapeutic areas and products. This role shapes external policy to address immediate business risks and opportunities while positioning Novartis for long-term success. Acting as a trusted partner the Head of Public Affairs builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. The position also provides strategic political intelligence and counsel to internal business leaders and depending on scope leads and develops a small team to deliver impactful policy initiatives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Map external stakeholders and systematically engage pro-actively through direct contact and relationship building setting up key platforms for engagement on key policy and business priorities working in partnership
Provide expert political and policy analysis monitoring trends and assessing their impact on Novartis; advise senior management on emerging risks and opportunities.
Lead and/or Active member of the local trade/industry associations and participate in the policy discussion to shape the favorable environment
Mitigate negative impact of regulation either as Novartis individually and/or together with industry/trade association
Formulate and obtain board alignment across division to implement consistent public affairs strategy in line with Novartis corporate strategy and implement them consistently
Represent Novartis providing regular and quality input to Government through reports and/or briefing documents
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including government research institutes and media to support business objectives
Disseminate information to relevant stakeholders (patient group regulators media and partners) through appropriate use of communication channels.
Lead Public Affairs Council at the country level to strategize and implement initiatives
Serve as an advisor to the Country President to identify aligned priorities between Novartis and the government and the short-to-midterm engagement plan to achieve those objectives.

Essential Requirements:

Advanced degree in Public Policy Political Science Law Healthcare or related field; MBA or equivalent experience is an advantage
Proven track record in shaping healthcare policy and leading advocacy initiatives within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Strong people leadership skills with experience managing and developing talent including oversight of Public Affairs Managers or similar roles.
Deep understanding of political trends and regulatory frameworks; capable of providing strategic counsel to senior management on policy risks and opportunities.
Proficiency in English (written & spoken) and local language.
10 years in public affairs public policy or related. Multinational experience preferred.
Ability to build trusted relationships with government bodies industry associations and key external stakeholders; skilled in influencing policy decisions. Background in government service is an added advantage i.e. experience working with important external stakeholders such as MOH embassies and other ministries

Skills Desired

Affiliate Marketing Communication Medium Influencing Skills Interviewing Skills Leadership Marketing Microsoft Access Photography Policy Development Political Analysis Press Releases Prioritization Public Affairs Senior Management Social Media

Required Experience:

Director

Job Description Summary#LI-HybridThis role is based in Taipei Taiwan. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.The Head of Public Affairs Taiwan is responsible for driving Novartis policy and advocacy strategy to create an...