Major accountabilities:

• As a member of the Portuguese Leadership Team, this role is responsible for leading all policy and public affairs engagements.
• The candidate will need to identify, prioritize and drive topics which define policy environment for business -Contribute to the creation, revision and publishing of policy documents, advocacy toolkits, training materials.
• Shape, represent, and advance Novartis legislative, policy and alliance strategic objectives -Execute product advocacy where applicable -Map external stakeholders and systematically engage, setting up key platforms for engagement on key policy and business priorities, working in partnership -Lead teams on specific projects, through feasibility, planning, execution and reporting; contribute to projects in cross -functional / cross-divisional team -Identify and analyze legislation that may affect Novartis business, as well as propose language and strategies to amend and improve legislation -Role model Novartis culture -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt

Key performance indicators:

• Alignment of policies with overall business strategy, depending on assigned area -Influence on associations policy agenda in assigned area -alignment with NVS policy -Proximity and relevance to assigned business / area -Quality of PA competencies in the assigned area -Acceptance of policies by internal/external customers; recognition of quality -Quality of documents prepared (presentations etc.) -Seamless functioning of key processes -High-quality delivery of expected results in projects
   

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in public affairs;
• A proven track record of managing stakeholder relationships, including events aimed at policymakers
• An educational background in political or social science, law, or related field is preferred.
• Direct experience working in a governmental role (parliament or ministry) is a plus.

Skills:

• Public Affairs.
• Curiosity.
• Influencing Skills.
• Strategic Partnerships.

Languages :

• English and Portuguese essential