Sr. Specialist, Policy/Government Relations - UAE / Kuwait
This job is available in 2 locations Full time Regular JOB DESCRIPTION Job Description
The Position
The Government Affairs Sr. Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing policy and government affairs objectives in a wide range of priorities, including healthcare reform, pricing and reimbursement, trade and intellectual property protection and therapeutic area policy.
The position will be an integral part of the Government Affairs team and will collaborate with government entities and policy organizations in the Gulf region. We address policy, legislative and regulatory issues that help create a better and healthier every day for every woman.
Responsibilities
Policy
This role will monitor and analyze political and legislative developments in the Gulf countries, including government policies, assessing possible impacts on Organon’s business in the Gulf markets, and address emerging issues proactively and strategically.
Collaborate with country colleagues to identify government affairs priorities and develop an implementable strategy for the region.
Implement and support policy projects in the Gulf markets in collaboration with cross functional teams, including digital policy advocacy campaigns, development of policy positions and policy messaging.
Maintain deep understanding of current and anticipated future policy trends through engagement with think tanks and relevant bodies.
Drive policy strategies and plans that address health specific challenges.
Policy crisis management and proactive risk identification and mitigation.
Represent our company in a variety of settings including with institutions, professional organizations and public health organizations in the Gulf.
Stakeholder Engagement
Trade association empowerment and engagement. Drive industry agenda through trade associations to help implement strategies and reach key objectives.
Build strategic relationships with key influencers and other decision makers who influence governmental policies, including government officials.
Partner with internal stakeholders like medical, marketing, market access, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, business support etc. to help realize Organon’s objectives.
Advocacy
Implement advocacy plans to seize opportunities and minimize threats that have a major impact on our company’s business.
Proactively develop and provide alternative solutions and preferred approaches to policy challenges.
Strategic and Commercial Support
Deliver strategic initiatives that may flow from evolving leadership priorities and internal and external influences.
Collaborate with relevant business areas to implement cross-functional strategies in support of the annual business plan.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.
Required Education, Experience and Skills
Must be a self-starter with proactive mindset, effectively identifying priorities and managing deliverables.
Excellent project management skills and organizational skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Presentation and representation skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills .
Carrying out this role requires ongoing interaction and strong collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
Customer centric focus on customer care experience.
Ability to optimize operations and champion change.
Process oriented and attention to detail.
Experience and success in cross-functional leadership and teamwork.
Strong analytical and technical skills.
Minimum 5 years of experience addressing public policy issues related to pharmaceuticals and/or a related area of healthcare (market access, etc.)
Proven track record of success in managing high level stakeholders.
Experience with and knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations active on public policy issues required.
Strong knowledge of healthcare public policy process in Gulf countries, including understanding the roles and influence of various stakeholders.
Knowledge of the access and reimbursement environment.
The candidate needs to be located either in UAE or Kuwait, there is no relocation for this rol
Secondary Job Description
Who We Are: Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.
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Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites 25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Specified
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
Yes
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Requisition ID:R528729
About Organon Organon is a Women’s Health Company that believes in a better and healthier every day for every woman! We are a passionate, global community of thousands dedicated to redefining the future of women’s health. Our mission is to deliver impactful medicines and solutions for a healthier every day. But what really makes it work at Organon is our people.
We’re looking for real, passionate team players, curious innovators, forward thinkers, empowered by the idea of shaping their career, and ready to bring their fire to embrace change and the opportunities it brings for progress.
At Organon, you’ll get to enjoy the best of both worlds: the open, agile, collaborative culture of a start-up, and operating at the scale of a Fortune 500 company with an international footprint that serves people in more than 140 markets.
*It’s going to be an exciting future — come be a part of it! *
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