Pfizer

Policy & Communications Senior Manager, Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh

Hybrid

Senior level

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The Role

The role involves managing strategic policy initiatives, developing communication strategies, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to enhance Pfizer's reputation, focusing on oncology and vaccine access in Saudi Arabia.

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ROLE DESCRIPTION

Manage, in partnership with IPC Lead in Saudi, strategic policy initiatives to support Pfizer's business in Saudi Arabia.
Implement innovative policy strategic platforms to support Pfizer's business, including but not limited to business priorities related to the oncology and vaccine portfolio - aiming to accelerate access to key innovations.
Develops, executes and leads Policy and Comms strategies across Saudi Arabia to support key Pfizer and business unit priorities and serves as thought partner to commercial and cross-functional leaders and colleagues.
Will also support IPC Saudi Lead in communication and patient advocacy efforts that drive business objectives and boost Pfizer's reputation across Saudi Arabia countries.

ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES
Strategic planning and implementation

Proactively assesses trends, policies and identifies key opportunities and threats related to Oncology and Vaccines portfolio.
Prepares informational materials for management, highlighting opportunities and potential threats and works in partnership with the Head of IPC EM to develop responsive strategies where such developments could impact business operations.
Utilizes Pfizer corporate policy positions to develop targeted political strategies and action plans.
Works in partnership with the Head of IPC Saudi and local functional teams to develop innovative policy strategies that proactively shape the environment for launch of new assets.
Adapt and implement TA-level policy strategies and tactics to support access to Pfizer products address the patient affordability challenge.

External Relations

Establishes, maintains and consistently leverages relationships with policy makers, think tanks, patient advocacy groups and other organizations to advance Pfizer's strategic priorities and ensure Pfizer's position is reflected in advocacy materials.
Supports the development of briefing materials for external engagements.
Maintains strict compliance with all applicable policies and laws, especially those related to interactions with government officials.

Patient Advocacy

Support the implementation of country strategic, pro-active agenda with internal and external stakeholders as well as across patient platforms designed to:
- Deepen our insights and activities to enhance patient advocacy and patient engagement
- Amplify the patients voice in everything we do, making patients our North Star
- Enhance patients' access to our lifesaving medicines and vaccines
- Enhance Pfizer's reputation and policy agenda
- Extend the reach of Pfizer's information and education

Support engagement with targeted key stakeholders, including current and future patients, and serve as a key relationship manager, leading and/or guiding relationships with patient and professional advocacy organizations as appropriate.
Manage support of special events with patient advocacy community to maximize Pfizer's presence as appropriate.

Communications

Work collaboratively across functions in the business to manage proactive and reactive external communications.
Partner with commercial teams in Saudi, ensuring alignment with global messaging and priorities and that local teams have the external communications support needed to execute on local business strategies.
Provide support for country leadership with internal and external comms efforts.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: H&V, Legal, Commercial, Medical and Regulatory.
External: Academics, trade associations, policy makers, patient advocacy groups, consultants and key influencers.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates with substantial experience in public policy, strategy, government relations, and/or corporate affairs are preferred.
Bachelor degree required. Advanced Degree in health/public policy, international affairs, political science, and/or law preferred
Excellent knowledge of the local healthcare system and its major players and decision-makers.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective, innovative and practical policy/public affairs and policy solutions and comprehensive plans that deliver results.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy appropriate "public affairs and policy" tools (advocacy, lobbying, stakeholder engagement plans).
Strong understanding of business strategy and key drivers of commercial success
Strong ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders. Skilled at advocacy influence withininternal/external matrix organizations. Skilled at navigating complex environments through range of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong executive presence and interpersonal acumen, highly substantive and collaborative. Demonstrated ability to succinctly convey relevant information at the right time and with the proper context and seek input as needed.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Excellent command of English language. Fluent in English and Arabic.
Support engagement with targeted key stakeholders, including current and future patients, and serve as a key relationship manager, leading and/or guiding relationships with patient and professional advocacy organizations as appropriate.
Manage support of special events with patient advocacy community to maximize Pfizer's presence as appropriate.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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