Job ID REQ-10051132 Jul 25, 2025 Portugal Summary Lead Public Affairs activities in Portugal to drive business critical objectives.
Lead Novartis engagement and government and policy stakeholders.
Shape the external environment to support patient access to medicines.
Position Novartis as a trusted partner of key external stakeholders.
Support Country President, Portugal, to secure external policy change.
Provide expert advice to Novartis leaders on emerging policy trends. About the Role

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 policymakersAn 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

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Division Corporate Affairs Business Unit Universal Hierarchy Node Location Portugal Site Sintra Company / Legal Entity PT05 (FCRS = PT005) PT Pharma Functional Area Communications & Public Affairs Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No Apply to Job

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