Summary
About the Role
In this position, you will:
- Be a part of the Norwegian leadership team, contributing to strategic discussions
- Analyze and anticipate developments in the policy environment, building strategies to support Novartis’ work in consultation with relevant internal experts
- Deliver political intelligence to Novartis, ensuring the company – at both national and above-national level – is updated on the political landscape, emerging issues, and opportunities
- Develop public affairs strategies and messages to support Novartis’ work, in consultation with relevant internal experts
- Lead Novartis’ public affairs advocacy externally – developing and maintaining a network of relevant stakeholders, representing Novartis with policymakers, organizing events, facilitating Novartis leader engagement
- Develop public affairs materials to support Novartis external engagement, including briefings, narratives, presentations and consultation responses
- Work collaboratively with organizations such as the Pharmaceutical Industry Association (Legemiddelindustrien), the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), and other partners
Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor's degree in political science, social science, economics, or a related field
- Minimum five years of relevant work experience, including meeting with political stakeholders
- Knowledge of the Norwegian public administration and political decision-making processes
- Experience working in complex, matrixed structure
- Commercial awareness
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Norwegian and English
Desirable:
- Political experience in government, parliament, or a political party
- Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry or Norwegian healthcare administration
Personal qualities:
- A team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in different functions
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and structured
- Ability to handle high-paced environments and multiple tasks simultaneously
- Curious and comfortable with complexity
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work schedule
- Development opportunities
- Opportunity to be part of an inspiring corporate culture
- On-the-job training
About Novartis:
Novartis is a Swiss pharmaceutical company and one of the leading providers of medicines in Norway. Novartis Norway is located in modern offices in Nydalen. We research, develop, and provide medicines in a wide range of therapy areas, including cancer and chronic and rare diseases. In addition, we have several ongoing clinical trials in Norway and a broad portfolio in innovative cell and gene therapies. We are proud collaborators in finding new solutions in the healthcare sector. For more information, visit www.novartis.no.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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