Public Affairs Manager at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates


Posted on: Fri 11-10-2013

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is a Global Pharmaceutical company. The Nigerian office has decided to start the search for Public Affairs Manager
Job Title: Public Affairs Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: Head of Public Affairs
Function: Public Affairs
Purpose:
To establish institutional and professional relations with authorities, key decision makers at country level; Develop the relationships with government in particular with MOH and key stakeholders.
To develop the most favourable conditions for the access and the maintenance of our products on the market
To increase the company visibility (all activities) and to position Company as a trusted Public Health partner and opinion leader in the pharmaceutical and Healthcare environment and to valorise The company production capacity when interacting with authorities
To build trust, preserve and develop the reputation of the company as a patient focused company
To build and manage strategic relationships in order to leverage business, advocate the company added values to deliver full services offer for medical community and patients, support the business in attaining its commercial and market share objectives, and contribute to the development of our growth platforms and key products
To contribute, in cooperation with all concerned Directions (medical, market access, regulatory, communication …) to communication strategy for maximizing the company actions
Key Accountabilities:
Provide Public Affairs expertise within the affiliate through a transversal approach and business orientation with strong focus on strategic orientations
Develop Public Affairs action plan to support the affiliate strategy and priorities
Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of Government, regulatory and legislative bodies
Master the regulatory and legislative environment of Pharma business through a proactive identification of potential regulatory, legislative health, trade and political evolutions: assessment and mitigation of their associated risks in order to manage impact on the company’s reputation and business objectives
Organize business intelligence near the Pharma market authorities through an active role in shaping the Healthcare environment by interacting and networking activities with National / Regional Health Systems, government, local Industrial Pharma Association and influencers to optimize the institutional environment and to contribute to the company’s growth.
Deliver a coordinated interaction strategy and formulation of relevant positions and solutions for the management of relationships with Government, external stakeholders and communities
Develop and implement a program designed to enhance public understanding of the organization’s objectives, achievements, and strategies to ensure communications between the organization and the government are in the organization’s best interests
Design and propose public / private partnerships that position The company as a Public Health reference and build long term relationships with decisions makers and the civil society (patient associations, NGO…) for promoting the company notoriety and image
Recruit, manage, train and motivate direct reporting staff according to company values
Respect of Company’s values, code of Ethics and social charter; Ensure compliance of actions with legal requirements and ethical norms
Respect personal data protection
Responsible for assigning the risk of their domain of responsibility
Perform other duties and projects assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
University Graduate with a medical or pharmacist background
5-8 years long and diversified practical experience in related fields of Pharma Industry with proven success records in Public Affairs
Broad knowledge and experience with MOH regulatory affairs
Outstanding Leader with strong strategic thinking capabilities
Cooperate transversally
Communication Skills (Active Listening, Speech Clarity and Speech recognition)
Business understanding and ability to assimilate legal, commercial, financial and HR aspects and their impact on the Public Affairs function
Critical thinking, Creativity, & Problem Sensitivity
Quick to analyze and take action without compromising on ethic and quality
Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness
Excellent command of English language. French is an asset
Integrity, tenacity, adaptability in complex and often changing environment; able to handle pressure and commit to and respect deadlines
Working Relationships:
Internal: All departments of the Affiliate
External: Other the company OpCos, The public, Government, Health authorities and all other External PA parties
Application Closing Date
15th October, 2013
Method of Application
Qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: [email protected]. Please indicate job title as subject of the mail.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.