Public Affairs Manager

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021. We want curious, courageous and collaborative people like you to join our inspiring environment. Here you’re given opportunities to make a genuine impact on our patient driven mission. Here you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Did you ever imagine how many lives could be touched by your daily work?
- The people we serve need you to achieve the extraordinary. That´s why at Novartis we empower you to bring your best self; we value your diversity of thought and trust your ability to make things happen.-
**Your responsibilities**:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide support to Public Affairs and Policy and Corporate Leads, as well as senior country leadership, in order to effectively build and manage Novartis’ external reputation to engage and lead in relevant policy discussions.
- Contribute to the creation, revision and publishing of policy documents, advocacy toolkits, training materials. Deliver advice and prepare briefs for senior management.
- Develop evidence and policy collateral (reports, audits, surveys) that support priority brands / issues.
- Liaise with business functions to provide key support for market related tasks (i.e. stakeholder management). Work with external partners such as think tanks, industry groups and other third parties.
- Monitor and provide updates to the business on external policy and political (federal and state) developments.

**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._

**Minimum requirements**

**What you’ll bring to the role**:

- English and Spanish at a fluent level.
- Knowledge of the Chilean system and healthcare stakeholders’ engagement is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Healthcare industry and External trends. At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in an area related to health or consumer healthcare.
- Healthcare careers, journalist, lawyer, social sciences. Ideally a diploma in public affairs, public policy, public health, health management.
- Ideally experience in public/government affairs, public policy, stakeholder advocacy from a health perspective, project and event coordination.

transformingforgrowth**You’ll receive**:
Competitive salary, annual bonus, life insurance, home office policy, flexible working arrangements, birthday day-off, maternity and paternity leave, subsidized dining facilities, health and dental insurance, employee recognition scheme, Gympass, and virtual self-development tools.**Why consider Novartis?**

21.000. That’s how many people Novartis hires globally every year, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying**Imagine what you could do at Novartis**

**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.-
**Division**
- Oncology

**Business Unit**
- ONCOLOGY BU

**Country**
- Chile

**Work Location**
- Región Metropolitana

**Company/Legal Entity**
- Novartis Chile S.A

**Functional Area**
- Communications & Public Affairs

**Job Type**
- Full Time

**Employment Type**
- Regular

**Shift Work**
- No

**Early Talent**
- No