Dir. Trade Associations

Job ID- 365126BR- Jul 10, 2023- Germany**Job Description**:

- 2023 will see Sandoz become a standalone organization As a global market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine, Sandoz is stepping forward from a position of strength Those joining Sandoz in the coming months will help shape the future of the company, it’s growth, innovation, culture and how Sandoz impacts the lives of millions. These will be careers with genuine impact This is one such role**Are you ready to make a difference?**

**Job Summary/Purpose**:
- Leads the liaison with key international organizations including but not limited to WHO, WTO, WIPO and OECD and coordinates the engagement of Sandoz repre-sentatives with these organizations.
- Monitors and analyzes the international association and institutions landscape in the generics and broader healthcare markets to assess potential risks and benefits to Sandoz, and to develop action plans to engage on behalf of the company.
- Being located in Basel, the role also leads Swiss corporate public affairs in support of the needs Sandoz has as a global company headquartered in Switzerland. The role engages on corporate topics with key Swiss government officials, and represents Sandoz in relevant Swiss trade associations, including but not limited to ScienceIndustries, EconomiSuisse, Swiss Holdings, Basel Chamber of Commerce and the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, and coordinates engagement of Sandoz representatives with these organizations.

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- Advocates and drives Sandoz positions on key policy topics and issues in international organizations and Swiss trade associations that are a priority from a corporate HQ perspective (note: local Swiss market access topics continue to be covered by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Switzerland).
- Prepares briefs for Sandoz internal stakeholders including the Chair of the Board, the CEO and other SEC members on key developments in Swiss politics and industry associations as relevant from a Sandoz HQ perspective and international organizations in scope to support internal decision making.
- Represents Sandoz in standing working groups and private sector committees of key Switzerland-based trade organizations and advocates for Sandoz policy positions in close alignment with the Sandoz Head of Global Policy, the Sandoz Global Head of Public Affairs and External Engagement and the Sandoz Chief Corporate Affairs Officer as well as other Sandoz stakeholders.
- Brings feedback from associations and international organizations and broader societal expectations on Sandoz into the company’s internal advocacy process, and liaises with other functions across Corporate Affairs and the broader organization as applicable.
- Provides input into the development of Sandoz global policy, including initiating new policies.

**Diversity & Inclusion / EEO**:

- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._

**Minimum Requirements**:
**What you’ll bring to the role**:

- Master Degree (e.g. MSc) / University Diploma or equivalent
- Native German, very strong English - any other language a plus (esp. French)
- 5 - 10 years experience in Comms/ Public Affairs roles with a significant time in relevant global companies
- Experienced in representing the organization, lobbying and collaborating across boundaries
- Managing Crises & Critical Negotiations
- Knowledge of current and future global business trends
- Competencies: Business Mindset, Organizational Savvy, Stakeholder Engagement, Interpersonal Savvy, Joint Value Creation, Vision & Purpose, Influencing without authority, Negotiating, Political Savvy, Managing across functions and boundaries, Conflict management

Orbit**Why Sandoz?**

500 million patients were touched by Sandoz generic and biosimilar medicines in 2021 and while we’re proud of this, we know there is more we could do to continue to help pioneer access to medicines for people around the world.
- How will we do this? 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 Sandoz**

Division

SANDOZ

Business Unit

Global CorpAff SZ

Location

Germany

Site

Holzkirchen (near Munich)

Company / Legal Entity

Sandoz International

Alternative Location 1

Switzerland

Functional Area

Communications & Public Affairs

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No