Senior Director - Global Biosimilars Public Affairs - Pfizer Inc - New York

Job description
Role Description
The Global Biosimilars Public Affairs Lead is responsible for defining and leading public affairs strategies for the business. This will include developing and coordinating the execution of public affairs plans to help shape the operating environment and support Biosimilars commercial objectives around the world. The role has three direct reports to support regional Public Affairs plans.


Responsibilities
*Work with Biosimilars Commercial team to identify priority global public policy, government affairs and public affairs issues/opportunities, provide strategic direction, and set priorities to support the strategic objectives of the business.
*Develop and coordinate execution of public affairs initiatives with policymakers/stakeholders/customers to enhance BU value and reputation.
*Anticipate effects of government, competitor, NGO, and other external action and reaction to brand and drive portfolio strategies and decisions.
*Ensure that the commercial objectives are reflected in prioritization of all public affairs activities.
*Identify appropriate opportunities and venues to deliver Pfizer views on priority policy issues, including opportunities for Pfizer executives with a credible voice on such issues.
*Embed external environmental assessments, policy objectives and stakeholder engagement into business unit strategic and operating plan development and execution.
*Guide brand teams on the interrelationships between the public sector and other major institutions that drive, create or hinder product and/or life cycle management opportunities, and on government policies that affect the brands.
*Ensure relevant public affairs colleagues are aligned on the right priorities and coordinated in their support.
*Supervise creation of tools to advance policy initiatives for education and advocacy purposes with policymakers and other external groups-e.g., position papers, presentations, model legislation, talking points, etc.
*Guide development of tools for in-market colleagues to support implementation of public affairs strategies.
*Coordinate with Communications, Global policy and International Public Affairs, Medical, Regulatory, GH&V and R&D to ensure alignment across BU initiatives and issues, as appropriate.
*Work with geographic public affairs organizations to ensure that strategies are refined and implemented, and that appropriate Pfizer in-market resources are mobilized to enable execution.
*Ensure that the needs of the brands are built into core product and above-brand strategies and planning and that public affairs colleagues are educated on key business unit challenges.
*Provide leadership across public affairs.
*Ensure public affairs activities are in compliance with Pfizer policy, regulatory and legal obligations.
*Develop and track appropriate metrics to evaluate effectiveness of Biosimilars public affairs programs.
*Plan and manage a budget, and operate within established guidelines.

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
This position requires the integration of public affairs, and business expertise to develop effective strategies and implementation plans in support of Biosimilars priorities. The ideal candidate will possess experience in several of these areas with the capability of quickly acquiring knowledge in others. The position requires extensive interaction with colleagues from a wide variety of positions within Pfizer's headquarters, and regionally based business and public affairs structures.

*Experience in public policy or government relations, or a related area such as regulatory policy, corporate affairs, legal affairs, communications or media relations.
*Experience in pharmaceutical / heath care industry knowledge is required.
*Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
*Must have an established track record of coalition building in complex environments.
*Must have a superior ability to accomplish company goals in a matrix environment.
*Proven experience in implementing strategic and tactical plans.
*Hands-on crisis and reputation management experience
*Strategic thinker, able to tackle complex issues and develop innovative solutions that result in winning partnerships.
*Demonstrated understanding of the business and the ability to translate business needs into strategic public affairs and communication plans that advance the business and Company goals.
*Proven ability to align and integrate public affairs strategy with business strategy.
*Should be well organized, highly motivated, innovative and process driven with regards to problem solving and results oriented.
*Must be able to work 1) under pressure, 2) both independently and in a team environment, and 3) with all levels of the organization as well as government officials.
*Travel necessary (domestic and international) travel required: 25%
*Education: Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree strongly preferred.


TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
*Significant experience in public affairs, government affairs, policy and communications.
*Outstanding oral and written communications skills are essential.
*Established track record of collaboration, innovation, and coalition building in complex environments.
*Proven ability to assess, judge and advise on key issues.
*Developed teamwork skills and experience achieving objectives through consultation and consensus.
*Proven experience in developing and driving strategies, with measurable results.
*Well organized, highly motivated, creative and analytical problem solver.
*Exposure to the international public affairs environment desirable.
*Must be able to work under pressure, independently and in a team environment, and with all levels of the organization and government officials.


PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Some travel required.

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