REQ-10062661
Oct 13, 2025
Ireland

Summary

-Develop / implement a Novartis policy agenda to create an optimal policy environment for relevant topic/product area (as specified in job title). -Shape external policy to address short term business risks and opportunities and position NVS successfully mid/long-term. -Position Novartis as a trusted partner and build strong stakeholder relationships. -Depending on size of responsibility, lead and develop a small team -Deliver political intelligence and advice to relevant Novartis businesses

About the Role

Major accountabilities:
  • Identify key policy priorities in alignment with business leaders -Develop resp.
  • contribute to the creation and implement relevant public policy positions, tools and data -In coordination with regions, build a strong strategy and lead execution of advocacy on high priority topics, including representation in key associations -Design / execute product advocacy where applicable -Leadership by managing talent for the assigned area -Provide political analysis of trends in respective area and impact on Novartis, advise senior management on policy and regional issues -Role model the Novartis culture -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
Key performance indicators:
  • Strategic fit and alignment of policies, regional and country political agenda with overall business strategy, depending on assigned area -Influence on associations/country policy agenda in assigned area -alignment with NVS policy -Proximity and relevance to assigned business / area -Recognized contribution to product launches -Quality of PA competencies in the assigned area -Acceptance of policies by internal/external customers; recognition of quality -Evidence of creating inspired, curious and unbossed teams
Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:
  • Collaborating across boundaries.
  • Industry/ Business Exposure.
  • P&L or Unit Accountability.
  • Operations Management and Execution.
  • Project Management.
Skills:
  • 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.
Languages :
  • English.

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Corporate Affairs
Audit & Compliance
Ireland
Field Force (Ireland)
Communications & Public Affairs
Full time
Regular
No

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REQ-10062661

Director, Corporate Affairs

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