Head, Policy Advocacy SSA at Novartis

Midrand, Gauteng, Côte d'Ivoire -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Affiliate Marketing, Communication, Influencing Skills, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Access, Policy Development, Political Analysis, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary The Head, Policy Advocacy SSA will drive targeted advocacy efforts around policies that impact Novartis priority brands and key assets across SSA. The role will ensure that the Novartis policy view on Health financing, Health policy, Regulatory harmonization, Local manufacturing, Competitiveness, ESG and Environmental issues, is disseminated and positioned with key African stakeholders to shape legislation and regulation that guarantee sustainable availability of innovative medicine to SSA patients. Job Description Drive targeted advocacy for Novartis around critical topics like Health financing, Health policy, Regulatory harmonization, Local manufacturing, Competitiveness, ESG and Environmental issues, aligned with overall SSA policy priorities and the Novartis policy position. Build and maintain strong network and partnerships with key stakeholders across African institutions and position Novartis as a trusted partner. Monitor African institutions (African Union, Africa CDC, Council of Ministers, AMA, AfCFTA, etc.), healthcare or pharmaceutical regulatory authorities and major industry bodies, focusing on policy evolution and regulatory harmonization. Provide proactive analysis and insights on the SSA political environment and key issues likely to affect availability of innovative medicines to African patients or the SSA business. Represent Novartis in selected committees of African Trade associations focusing on healthcare/pharmaceutical industry as well as regional policy and advocacy fora. Collaborate closely with International Public Affairs team and Business internally to connect policy issues with business impact. Actively contributes to launch plans with Medical for early pipeline, V&A for late pre-launch, and Operations for launch readiness; continuously assessing policy changes required for optimal launch uptake. Align with regional teams (GH&S, APMA) on policy priorities across priority therapeutic areas. Coordinate development of strategic policy materials (e.g. white papers, policy position) and portfolio policy messaging Key Performance Indicators Coordinate portfolio policy for priority brands and key assets, in line with Novartis strategy. Collaborating with Medical, V&A and Portfolio teams to ensure successful launches. Drive integrated portfolio advocacy programs with country teams. Develop external advocacy priorities and represent Novartis in external, portfolio-relevant fora. Skills Desired Affiliate Marketing, Communication Medium (Inactive), Influencing Skills, Interviewing Skills (Inactive), Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Access, Photography, Policy Development, Political Analysis, Press Releases, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Senior Management (Inactive), Social Media Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. Novartis is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scams. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .

Responsibilities

Drive targeted policy advocacy across Sub-Saharan Africa to shape legislation and regulation regarding health financing and regulatory harmonization. Build strategic partnerships with African institutions to ensure the sustainable availability of innovative medicines.