Summary
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Champion Novartis' interests in political decision-making processes
- Forge partnerships with key stakeholders in the health policy landscape
- Spearhead initiatives to enhance our reputation in health and social policy
- Monitor and influence legislative procedures proactively
- Cultivate and expand our network with political entities and ministries
- Represent Novartis authoritatively in industry associations
- Craft strategic direction and compelling position papers
- Mentor and coordinate a high-performing public affairs team
- Ready to work hybrid
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Law, or related field
- 5+ years of experience applying Public Affairs tools and strategies
- Proven track record in political interest representation, inside knowledge of political parties very welcome
- Fluency in German and English, with outstanding communication skills
- Deep understanding of German and EU decision-making processes
- Comprehensive knowledge of health policy and pharmaceutical regulations
- Experience in team leadership and project management
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex political environments
Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:
https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.
Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:
The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.
Join our Novartis Network:
If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve. Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability. The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.
