Government Relations and Public Policy Manager

About The Role

Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis sits at the intersection of cutting-edge medical science, innovative digital technology and you could play a critical role to prioritise business outcomes in a complex and evolving healthcare system. As Government Relations and Public Policy Manager you will support Novartis business units to shape the external political and government environment to accelerate patient access to innovative medicines and treatment options in Australia.

Jobs to be done:

• Lead government engagement and advocacy campaigns to accelerate patient access to medicines and to shape the broader innovative medicines environment.
• Build and maintain trusted working relationships with critical stakeholders including Ministers, Members of Parliament, Ministerial Advisers and Departmental Officials.
• Develop timely and informed public policy positions to support reform opportunities within the Australian healthcare system that will accelerate patient access to innovative medicines.
• Engaging with industry bodies, public policy think tanks, embassies and above market stakeholders to ensure Novartis medicines are appropriately valued.
• Partnership with key internal stakeholders to develop government affairs and policy priorities that support Novartis commercial and access objectives.
• Providing internal briefings, presentations and intelligence sharing with Novartis senior leaders to ensure Novartis can effectively shape the external environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Role Requirements

What you will bring to role:

• Previous experience working within or working directly with the Australian Government to shape public policy objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills [including written and verbal] with a track record in leading government engagement activities.
• Strong understanding of the Australian political environment and an established network of key government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful government advocacy or public policy campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with a diverse group of stakeholders to prioritise and deliver on key business objectives.

Nice to Have:

A well-developed understanding of the Australian healthcare policy environment, including knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in public policy, health economic, law, political science, media or communications.

Why Novartis?

236 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2022, 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 achieve here at Novartis!

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