Public Affairs Manager / Менеджер по корпоративным связям

Public Affairs Manager / Менеджер по корпоративным связям

In this position, you will report to the Public Affairs Director

Key areas of responsibility:

• Advocate for Novo Nordisk’s policy interests and ensure regulatory compliance
• Monitor the relevant healthcare legislation and policy developments
• Manage the company's relationships with government entities and support initiatives to reinforce Novo Nordisk's reputation among Russian healthcare authorities and the healthcare system.

Main job tasks:

• Advocate for policy interests:

Engage with key authorities, payers, KOLs, and NGOs to foster relationships and represent the company within industry associations.

• Ensure regulatory compliance:

Continuously monitor the regulatory landscape. Aanalyse governmental regulatory activities to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations affecting the organization.

• Monitor relevant healthcare legislation:

Track developments in general healthcare legislation, evaluate their potential impact on company operations.

• Manage the company's relationships with government entities:

Manage interactions with government agencies and other state institutions.

• Support local initiatives to reinforce Novo Nordisk's reputation:

Participate in industry associations, implement patient-centered principles, actively participate in strategic platforms that enhance the company's public image.

Main external stakeholders:

External: key ministries and agencies, relevant healthcare institutions and regulatory bodies, industry associations, patient organizations, others as appropriate.

Qualifications

• University Degree; medical or pharmaceutical education strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Public Affairs / Government Relations within an international pharmaceutical company or healthcare authorities
• Proven track record of success in PA / GR roles
• Deep understanding of the Russian healthcare systems and pharmaceutical markets, current challenges and trends
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, credible with senior - level stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and professional expertise
• Ability to take independent decisions within the area of responsibility and strategic mindset to solve complicated cases in the absence of information needed
• Result oriented, self-awareness and maturity
• Intermediate English and Russian (both verbal and written)