External Affairs Director

2 weeks ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa ABBVIE Full time

Summary:


As part of the Affiliate Management Team, the Government Affairs Director will lead the Government Affairs (GA) function to design and deliver impactful strategies in full alignment with AbbVie brand and corporate priorities to positively shape our external environment and support sustainable patient access to medicines.

Build AbbVie's external profile among key stakeholders across the South Africa and Region Africa, utilize effective internal networks across the business and ensure high quality output.

Effectively anticipate, track and analyze the full implications of policy issues that could impact AbbVie's pipeline assets, commercial strategies or operating environment in the broader context.


Reporting Line:
General Manager SA

Objectives:

  • Delivering impact through strategy development, coalition building and legislative analysis;
  • Lead the GA in ensuring the development of aligned strategies and platforms that make a valuable contribution to healthcare delivery, create consensus with stakeholders and demonstrate AbbVie's commitment;
  • Ensure AbbVie is developing robust, transparent and effective working relationships with key external policymakers and stakeholders;
  • Ensure strong voice through IPASA involvement and shaping;
  • Maximize AbbVie's contribution and impact to Industry Associations and Membership Bodies;
  • Ensure productive interact productively with other internal cross functional team, locally and within broader AbbVie (Region & Area);
  • Play an active role in shaping the team culture and our ways of working.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the coordination and management of AbbVie's engagement across our stakeholder base, enhancing our reputation and building strong networks to position AbbVie as a trusted partner with external stakeholders involved in policy making;
  • Deliver impactful strategies, maintaining a focus on competent tactical delivery that build consensus within our community and progress core objectives;
  • Ensure external insights and expertise are heard and understood by business colleagues through matrix working for the continued refinement of our business approach;
  • Maintain coverage of all identified priority areas, resulting in active AbbVie contribution and consistent above brand and therapy area advocacy;
  • Own a robust planning process across the team that builds on team insights, continually anticipating trends and refining our approaches as appropriate;
  • Maintain and communicate an effective monitoring and analysis of legislative developments and initiatives;
  • Coordinate AbbVie submissions on legislative and policy documents as per NDoH and Regulatory Bodies' publications;
  • Ensure effective representation of AbbVie on various strategic platforms at national level and ensure AbbVie's interest are optimally represented;
  • Provide regular updates to the local Affiliate and Region.

Requirements:

  • Degree: Bachelors or above;
  • Field of study preference in Health Science, International Relations & Communications, Political Science or Economics or related;
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience in Government Affairs ;
  • Strong knowledge of South Africa's political, public & private healthcare environment and regulatory landscape;
  • Direct experience of working in an advocacy or legislative role, preferably from a previous healthcare or life sciences focused role;
  • Demonstrated success in the influencing of legislation and policy;
  • Indepth knowledge of the SA health care system and its mechanisms;
  • Demonstrated experience in building relationships with health care policy makers, patient stakeholders and other influencers;
  • Direct or indirect experience and knowledge of communications and public relations;
  • Proven track record in strategy formulation through to execution;
  • An excellent communicator with an ability to influence decision making.

Competencies:

  • Proven communication skills and the ability to influence at various organizational levels, both internally and externally;
  • The ability to develop, execute and realise the impact of multiple strategies concurrently, realising integration efforts, assigning activities and delegating key projects without losing business alignment or focus;
  • Flawless external stakeholder management, creating durable, transparent and meaningful relationships;
  • Proven track record of contributing to team culture with drive and enthusiasm whilst managing uncertainty and adapting to change.

  • Associate Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MSD Full time

    Basic Functions & Responsibility (may not be limited to):Under supervision of the Country Lead/Senior Director/Director/Associate Director/Manager Regulatory Affairs, the incumbent is responsible for providing regulatory administrative support and coordination for the department with maintenance of tracking systems and databases, minor translations,...

  • Oncology Medical Affairs Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MSD Full time

    The Associate Medical Director is responsible for the team's scientific activities and performance. The individual will lead the Oncology Medical team assigned to given therapeutic areas. The Associate Medical Director is responsible for input and insight based on his/her team interaction with their SLs and other stakeholders' engagements into the Medical...

  • Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MSD Full time

    Our Regulatory Affairs team bring new medical advancements to the world by facilitating communications and procedures that allow swift, organized compliance partnering with external regulatory agencies. We are on the leading-edge of healthcare breakthroughs that help provide new, reliable, and compliant medical products, practices and solutions to the...

  • Head of Regulatory Affairs

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa JorDan Human Resources Full time

    Permanent CT00412 Medical, Pharmaceutical & Nursing Gauteng, Midrand R R Monthly Cost To Company (Standard Benefits ) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Distribution Client in JHB North in need of a Head of Regulatory Affairs to ensure legal compliance with the relevant Health Regulatory Authorities, country specific where applicable.Required: Qualifications:...

  • Executive Head: Public Affairs

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Vodafone Full time

    Role purpose:Solidify and elevate the positioning of the company in the external environment by ensuring that the necessary level of robust argumentation is developed and effectively leveraged by key employees and Senior Leaders to persuade key external stakeholders to adopt positions on material Policy matters in alignment with the Company's Strategy &...

  • Regional Head Government Affairs

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Siemens Energy Full time

    Mid-level ProfessionalLocation: Gauteng, South AfricaMode of Employment: PermanentPosition Title:RegionalHead Government Affairs - HUB AfricaHowYou'll Make an Impact-Challenging and future oriented**- The objective is to guide our governmentalrelations for our HUB Africa - with a special focus on South Africa - relatedto our regulatory and business...

  • Government Affairs and Policy Analyst Intern

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa ITrain Full time

    Policy Analyst and Executive Assistant: Sub-Saharan AfricaSeeking an intern who has a relevant qualification and has some experience as a Government Affairs and Policy Analyst to take part in a 12-month internship and a well-known, multinational medical company.Main Duties and responsibilities are to:Monitor and report on regional, national and provincial...

  • Country Head Medical Affairs

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Novartis Full time

    Summary:The Country Medical Affairs Head is the lead country medical representative, responsible for adopting and executing the near- and long-term medical strategy coming from Global/International, forging bold strategic partnership with the healthcare communities and governmental entities. Manage and develop the overall performance of the medical unit in...

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MSD Full time

    Our Regulatory Affairs team bring new medical advancements to the world by facilitating communications and procedures that allow swift, organized compliance partnering with external regulatory agencies. We are on the leading-edge of healthcare breakthroughs that help provide new, reliable, and compliant medical products, practices and solutions to the...

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MSD Full time

    Our Regulatory Affairs team bring new medical advancements to the world by facilitating communications and procedures that allow swift, organized compliance partnering with external regulatory agencies. We are on the leading-edge of healthcare breakthroughs that help provide new, reliable, and compliant medical products, practices and solutions to the...

  • Pipeline Msl

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa AbbVie Full time

    Company DescriptionJob Description PRIMARY FUNCTION**:Pipeline MSLs serve to enhance the scientific credibility of the Company with established and emerging clinical investigators_ _as well as key scientific institutions and collaborative study groups, by supporting scientific dialogue and collaborations in the areas of research, medical and scientific...

  • Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MSD Full time

    Major Activities Major activities include, but are not limited to:Designs and implements local action plans for new products, involving selection and regulatory training of external experts and closely interacting with the Agency and Advisory Committee members, with continuous interface with RAI, EEMEA regional liaisons.Maintenance of licenses for assigned...

  • Medical Manager, Oncohematology

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa AbbVie Full time

    Company DescriptionJob Description Medical Manager, Oncohematology**Summary:Represent the affiliate's medical/scientific voice of expertise for assigned product(s) and relevant therapeutic areas. Provide medical / scientific expert advice / guidance to key customers for assigned products and relevant therapeutic areas, including scientific exchange and...

  • Therapeutic Area Head

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MSD Full time

    Our Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance team push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.Brief Description of PositionThis role will be key to further develop the...

  • Medical Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Ellahi Consulting Full time

    Contribute to the Medical Affairs activities in the country - in interaction with Regional Medical Affairs.Location: Midrand, JohannesburgEducation and Experience: Bachelor degree in Medicine required, with Microbiology Pathology qualification highly preferred. Minimum 3 years continuous clinical experience in a hospital setting. Minimum 5 years in a medical...

  • Associate Clinical Research Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MSD Full time

    With support of other Clinical Research Managers and/or Therapeutic Area Head/Clinical Research Director, this role is accountable for the end-to-end performance and project management for assigned protocols in a country in compliance with ICH/GCP and country regulations, company policies and procedures, quality standards and adverse event reporting...

  • Managing Executive: Group Public Policy

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Vodafone Full time

    Role purpose:As a member of the Vodacom Group External Affairs leadership team to:Provide counsel and advice on regulatory and public policy opportunities and risks facing Vodacom Group operating companies.Proactively manage public policy and regulatory risks by influencing outcomes through strategic advocacy.Establish and maintain strategic relations with...

  • Managing Executive: Legal Affairs

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Vodafone Full time

    Role purpose:Responsible for managing legal affairs in a manner which fully protects VSA's legal interests and manages all associated risks. This includes negotiating and drafting legal agreements in support of Vodacom's commercial activities, and, in the event of litigation, ensuring that such is managed efficiently, effectively and in manner that protect...

  • Patient Safety Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Sandoz Full time

    Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:Leadership:Build strong relationships with relevant functions in the affiliate organization (including but not limited to regulatory affairs, medical affairs, quality assurance, marketing and sales, clinical development and others), in collaboration with the Director Patient Safety HUB/ Associated Director...

  • Oncology Medical Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa MSD Full time

    Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry professionals ensuring the scientific value of our products is realized. We engage and train internal employees to ensure that they thoroughly comprehend the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to bolster...