Senior Manager, Policy & Public Affairs -Beijing

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Policy & Public Affairs China

Location:

Beijing, China

Reports To:

Director of Policy and Public Affairs, PPA Local team

Position Summary

This position is responsible for Pfizer's in-market engagement with the local government authorities in North China, to shape Pfizer's operating environment, form collaborations to advance strategic business objectives, and enhance Pfizer's reputation; as well as protect Pfizer business and the critical issue management in key markets.

The role also involves building and maintaining effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders to ensure strategies are aligned with Pfizer business objectives.

• Lead the development and implementation of Pfizer's strategy in North China.
• Enhance Pfizer's profile and reputation among key local government stakeholders through effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Advocate for a favorable operating environment for the pharmaceutical industry and, as appropriate, access to Pfizer medicines and vaccines.
• Serve as primary liaison to Local Government, including but not limited to: Governor/Vice Governor, Commerce Department and other agencies related to Pfizer business, as well as government think-tanks to advance advocacy efforts.
• Implement projects, as required, to support advocacy efforts.
• Lead crisis management efforts, as directed.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships, including with global/regional policy teams.
• Partner with relevant functions (BUs, Market Access, Regulatory, R&D, Innovation, etc.) to coordinate seamless, unified Pfizer representation to Chinese Government and ensure aligned Pfizer policy positions and strategy for engagement with Chinese authorities.

• Holds a bachelor's degree (or above) in health, politics, public administration, law, economics, or a related field.
• Has a minimum 5-8 years' experience in politics, market access, public administration and/or corporate affairs.
• Experience working in a multinational company.
• Has the network with a proven ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships.
• Understands the administrative procedures, guidelines and working models of government.
• Understanding of the healthcare environment in China and the high potential to advance policy issues related to health systems, industry policy and regulatory reform.
• Demonstrates an ability to lead by example, upholding Pfizer's core values and behaviors: courage, equity, excellence, and joy.
• Has written and oral communication skills and is fluent in both English and Mandarin.