Head of Public Affairs Gulf Cluster - dubai - Novartis

    Novartis
    Novartis dubai

    20 hours ago

    Description
    Job Description Summary

    As the Government Affairs Leader you will play a pivotal role in shaping the healthcarepolitical and legislative landscape in Gulf to maximize business opportunities for Novartis.

    You will provide thought leadership in public policy drive a cross-divisional government affairs strategy and lead government affairs activities. You will also manage short-term issues and crises with significant business and reputational impact.

    As a member of the country leadership team you will be the functional leader for government affairs and key insight provider and contact person for government related topics and stakeholders.

    Job Description
    Job Responsibilities

    Political & Legislative Engagement:

    Influence healthcare political and legislative processes to advance access to innovation and serve Novartiss strategic objectives and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders.


    Business Alignment:
    Align Novartiss strategies with Gulf Vision to maximize healthcare opportunities.

    Public Policy Leadership:

    Deliver evidence-based insights and collaborate across government industry academia and associations to position Novartis as a thought leader and drive access enabling policies.


    Integrated Strategy:
    Develop and execute a unified government affairs strategy supporting all Novartis divisions through effective cross-functional collaboration.

    Crisis & Risk Management:
    Anticipate manage and mitigate high-impact issues with robust risk frameworks and transparent crisis response.

    High-Level Stakeholder Engagement:
    Build strategic relationships with senior government officials to advocate for Novartiss interests and enable effective communication.

    Geopolitical & Economic Analysis:
    Monitor macroeconomic and geopolitical trends to inform strategies that safeguard and advance business objectives.

    Leadership & Collaboration:

    Drive alignment within the country executive team and divisional government affairs staff ensuring strategic consistency and engagement with senior leadership.

    Minimum Requirements
    A degree in healthcare Political Science Public Policy Law or closely related field.

    Minimum of 8 years of experience in government affairs public policy or a related field with significant experiencein the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.

    Local Policy and

    Gulf Market Experience:
    extensive experience with local policies and a deepunderstanding of the Gulf market dynamics.
    Must beArabic and English language speakers.
    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
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