Corporate Affairs Director
Job Description Summary
Oversees CA function for NEMAG markets, acts as a high level expert to Policy & government affairs and communications functions, collaborating cross functionally with Country Directors to drive AZ Corporate Reputation.
Job Description / Capsule
Develop the Corporate Affairs strategy and oversees the broad and strategic partnership agenda with Government, national and supra-national external stakeholders engagement including the diplomats of relevant embassies, policy shaping both at TA and above brand levels, and the activation of impactful Comms channels for the cluster. The role acts as the high level senior expert to shape favourable and sustainable healthcare ecosystems.
Typical Accountabilities
- Own the strategy and the delivery of planned partnerships across the cluster, working closely with the Cluster President.
- Ensures there is an effective Corporate Affairs strategic capability within area of responsibility
- May own the most senior engagements with government and officials or lobbyists and all external communications forums & events
- Leads or offers expert support to improvement initiatives aimed at increasing the effectiveness or efficiency of one or more areas of the Corporate Affairs function, at the local, national or Cluster level
- Manages & support performance of GA & Comms professionals to ensure the function continues to operate smoothly
- Leads policy shaping for above brand projects and priorities
- Supports policy shaping of TA mega projects that have complex external stakeholders involvement at cluster level and / or at national level in the key markets.
- Lead the existing and explore further strategic partnership initiatives e.g. Localization, MOUs, Declaration of Collaboration
- Establish external Communications framework and plan to ensure proactive engagement with officials and media to build external corporate reputation.
- Offers appropriate training and development opportunities to build a pipeline of talented professionals capable of filling future vacancies.
Requirements for Applicants:
- Above market experience /Diversified experience with several markets
- Proven experience & Track record with managing partnerships and mega projects with governments, officials, & lobbyists
- Experience with leading policy shaping initiatives, and patients’ advocacy scope of work.
- Proven experience & Track record with managing partnerships and mega projects with government and officials
- Communications and/or Marketing experience is required.
- Specialty Care experience is a plus