We are a team of dedicated and intelligent individuals united by a common drive to achieve together. You will be responsible for driving portfolio policy for Oncology and shaping an industry-leading policy strategy to create an optimal environment for key Novartis portfolio assets.
Your role will include leading the early portfolio scanning process with Strategy & Growth for assets and developing policy and advocacy strategies for key in-market and launch assets, in alignment with a broad range of cross-functional stakeholders. Oncology will be a particular focus beyond innovative platforms. Demonstrating deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical business model, healthcare systems, and political and economic environments, you will proactively shape the external environment to ensure rapid and sustained access to innovation, positioning Novartis as a trusted partner with healthcare system stakeholders.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
1. Represent Novartis externally in TA-specific forums and trade association working groups, demonstrating leadership and setting agendas.
2. Develop and implement transformative policy solutions focusing on key brands and priority markets.
3. Drive portfolio policy for the assigned TA and identify key policy priorities aligned with strategy and portfolio goals.
4. Lead early portfolio scanning with Strategy & Growth for the assigned TA and develop policy strategies for key in-market and launch assets, in alignment with International TA. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design and implementation of policy strategies and facilitate market readiness for pipeline assets.
5. Coordinate with regional offices (Europe, APMA, LaCan) and direct-reporting countries (US, CN, JP) on local policy priorities.
6. Articulate priority policy asks for advocacy activities across regions and key countries, and align with regional PA Portfolio Advocacy leads for execution. Provide thought leadership and insights for GPA-led engagements supporting healthcare system and policy change.
7. Develop policy resources, coordinate global events, and build coalitions within the TA. Support the implementation of deliverables with advocacy partners.
8. Leverage an external network to build policy partnerships and coalitions as needed. Provide policy thought leadership for engagements led by Global Public Affairs that support healthcare system and policy change conducive to the portfolio.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Essential Criteria:
* Extensive experience in life sciences policy related to the therapeutic area, including patient advocacy focused on policy.
* Established leadership position in Oncology-related trade associations and/or public forums and media.
* Experience representing the pharmaceutical industry in policy environments with a track record of measurable business impact and organizational awareness.
* Experience in designing and executing market-shaping strategies across multiple geographies.
* Strategic understanding of portfolio and commercial strategy development.
* Fluency in English.
Desirable Criteria:
* Master’s degree or higher (e.g., PhD, MBA) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
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Additional Information
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Division: Business Unit - Corporate
Location: Basel (City)
Company / Legal Entity: C010 (FCRS = CH010) Novartis International AG
Functional Area: Communications & Public Affairs
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
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