Public Affairs Manager

Lima - Peru

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

At Novartis we are committed to reimagining medicine to improve and extend peoples lives. As Public Affairs Manager Peru you will play a critical role in shaping the external environment for innovation strengthening Novartis reputation and enabling patient access in a highly dynamic and evolving political landscape.

This is a newly localized position in Peru created to support the countrys strategic importance as a growth market. The role provides local public affairs leadership working in close collaboration with regional Corporate Affairs Access and Regulatory teams.

Job Description

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Location: Lima Peru

Your Key Responsibilities

As Public Affairs Manager you will be responsible for proactively managing Novartis public affairs agenda in Peru ensuring sustained engagement with key stakeholders and readiness for innovative therapies.

Lead the development and execution of the Public Affairs strategy for Peru aligned with country and regional priorities
Map engage and maintain strong relationships with government authorities policy makers regulators industry associations and external stakeholders
Monitor and analyze the political regulatory and policy environment providing strategic insights to anticipate risks and opportunities
Develop and manage clear consistent narratives across multiple topics including access innovation and health policy
Represent Novartis in industry associations and external forums strengthening the companys credibility and influence
Partner closely with Regulatory Access Medical and Corporate Affairs teams to address challenges related to innovative and advanced therapies
Support the external environment readiness for new technologies such as gene therapies and other complex innovations in markets with evolving regulatory frameworks
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on public affairs implications ensuring compliance and ethical engagement

Essential Requirements

Proven experience in Public Affairs Government Affairs Corporate Affairs ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector
Strong understanding of regulatory and public policy environments and their impact on innovative therapies
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with seniorlevel stakeholders in both formal and informal settings
Executive presence strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex narratives
Exposure to advanced or innovative therapies (e.g. gene therapies or other highcomplexity products)
Fluency in Spanish.

Preferred Experience

Background in innovative pharmaceutical companies or regulated healthcare environments
Prior experience collaborating with regulatory and access teams to shape external environments
Fluent in English

Why Novartis

At Novartis you will find a purposedriven culture opportunities to grow and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients lives. We are committed to diversity inclusion and creating an environment where different perspectives are valued and empowered.

Skills Desired

Business Communications Business Networking Communication Medium Curious Mindset Marketing Media Campaigns Media Relations Microsoft Access Press Releases Prioritization Public Affairs Social Media

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Job Description SummaryAt Novartis we are committed to reimagining medicine to improve and extend peoples lives. As Public Affairs Manager Peru you will play a critical role in shaping the external environment for innovation strengthening Novartis reputation and enabling patient access in a highly ...