Head of Public Affairs Gulf Cluster

5 days ago

dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

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 ResponsibilitiesPolitical & 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 RequirementsA 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 DesiredAffiliate Marketing Communication Medium Influencing Skills Interviewing Skills Leadership Marketing Microsoft Access Photography Policy Development Political Analysis Press Releases Prioritization Public Affairs Senior Management Social MediaRequired ExperienceDirector#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Head of Public Affairs

    20 hours ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

    Head of Public Affairs – Gulf Cluster Summary As the Government Affairs Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the healthcare, political and legislative landscape in the Gulf to maximize business opportunities for Novartis. You will provide thought leadership in public policy, drive a cross‐divisional government affairs strategy, and lead...

  • Head of Public Affairs Gulf Cluster

    5 days ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

    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...

  • Head of Public Affairs Gulf Cluster

    5 days ago

    dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

    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...

  • Head of Public Affairs

    5 days ago

    dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

    Job Description Summary As the Government Affairs Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the healthcare, political 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...

  • Head of Public Affairs

    7 days ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

    Job Description Summary As the Government Affairs Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the healthcare, political 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...

  • Head of Public Affairs Gulf Cluster

    4 days ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

    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...

  • Head of Public Affairs Gulf Cluster

    4 days ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

    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...

  • Head of Public Affairs Gulf Cluster

    3 days ago

    dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

    Job Description SummaryAs 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...

  • Gulf Public Affairs Leader

    19 hours ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time

    A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Head of Public Affairs for its Gulf Cluster. In this role, you will shape the healthcare and legislative landscape, drive government affairs strategy, and manage critical issues impacting the business. You should possess a degree in a relevant field and have at least 8 years of experience in government...

  • Head of Public Affairs

    1 week ago

    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Novartis Full time $1,200,000 - $1,800,000 per year

    Job Description SummaryAs the Government Affairs Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the healthcare,political 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...