Government Affairs Specialist

3 weeks ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Organon Full time
Job Description

Organon is seeking a highly skilled Government Affairs Senior Specialist to join our team in South Africa and SSA. As a key member of our Government Affairs and Policy team, you 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 successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the healthcare public policy process in South Africa and SSA, including the roles and influence of various stakeholders. You will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing political and legislative developments, assessing possible impacts on Organon's business in South Africa and SSA, and addressing emerging issues proactively and strategically.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement 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.
  • Monitor and analyze political and legislative developments, assessing possible impacts on Organon's business in South Africa and SSA.
  • Collaborate with country colleagues to identify policy priorities and develop an implementable policy strategy for the region.
  • Implement and support policy projects in South Africa and SSA in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including digital policy advocacy campaigns, ESG projects, 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 Organon in a variety of settings, including with institutions, professional organizations, and public health organizations in South Africa and SSA.
Requirements
  • 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 and knowledge of government and non-governmental organizations active on public policy issues required.
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare public policy process in South Africa and SSA, including understanding the roles and influence of various stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of the access and reimbursement environment.
  • Experience working in a Pharmaceutical Contact Center.
  • University/Professional Degree (Life Sciences, Public Health, Policy, etc.).
About Organon

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.

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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