Corporate Affairs and Patient Advocacy Head

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Job Description

Purpose of the job

Corporate Affairs and Patient Advocacy Head implements the Company's strategy by realization of initiatives in corporate affairs, government relations and patient advocacy, planning, analyzing and implementing initiatives in these areas. The Head leads professional teams within the department to achieve organizational goals and maintain high standards of corporate communications and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, review and execute portfolio of Corporate Communications and Patient Advocacy to develop the Company strategy.
• Demonstrate strong leadership competencies to inspire the team to work towards goals and vision.
• Develop and implement a strategy for interaction with public authorities.
• Interact with key public authorities to ensure patient access to the necessary innovative therapy.
• Analyze legislative initiatives, assess risks and opportunities for the Company, develop and implement a strategy/action plan accordingly.
• Be responsible for interaction and presentation of the Company’s position in industry associations.
• Represent the Company in the most significant events in the healthcare sector.
• Be accountable for the communications and external positioning strategy of the Company.
• Manage and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance the Company brand identity; broaden awareness of initiatives and priorities; increase the visibility of its programs across key stakeholder audiences.
• Conceptualize and create communications in line with business/function/enterprise direction & strategy to strengthen understanding and commitment.
• Assess the external landscape for opportunities and threats; provides senior leadership with insights and guidance; develop messages, tactics and content that address an ever-changing environment.
• Reshape and implement patient service strategy with innovative approach to support patient with the spirit of Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business.
• Establish and maintain solid relationships with charity organizations and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain constructive relations with the professional external environment and lead tasks fulfillment in cooperation with colleges from other departments of the Company.
• Timely prepare and present required information and documents, as well as report on requests.
• Propose improving approaches to resolving tasks to the line management on related to the department’s activities.
• Go on business trips to perform his (her) duties and to participate in events organized by the Company.
• Maintain and improve his (her) qualification to efficiently perform his (her) duties, receiving training organized by the Company.
• Perform any other duties within the framework of his (her) competence not conflicting with this job description.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines.
• Over 10 years professional experiences which at least 5 years in managing professional teams in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry (preferably in the field of Corporate Affair practices).
• Strong leadership, expertise, experience and confidence to plan, counsel on and deliver communications to manage or mitigate issues and their associated reputational impact.
• Ability to develop trust-based relationships with stakeholders, ability to influence people and work with top management.
• Ability to operate at different levels and to translate strategy into action.
• Experience working in a global matrixed organization, across cultures and teams of geographically dispersed people with strong ability to prioritize preferred.
• English - Upper Intermediate.
• Takeda Brand Acumen.
• Knowledge of the current state and development trends of the pharmaceutical market.
• Deep expertise in the field of government system and official protocol.

MORE ABOUT US:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of innovative specialty medicines and first-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-oriented company that will inspire you and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and aims for excellence in everything we do. We promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment where our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to delivering Better Health and a Brighter Future to people worldwide.

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