Senior Manager, Policy & Public Affairs, SSA

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• Develop and manage strategic policy initiatives to support Pfizer's business in Sub Sahara Africa with particular focus on South Africa.
• Develop and implement innovative policy strategic platforms to support Pfizer's business, including but not limited to creation of broader industry coalitions and platforms to advance Pfizer's objectives.
• Serve as thought partner to the Accord & Sub Saharan Africa Policy & Public Affairs Lead and SSA Cluster Lead in anticipating and assessing the impact of the external policy environment on business strategy.

• Proactively assesses trends, policies and identifies key opportunities and threats.
• Prepares informational materials for management, highlighting opportunities and potential threats and works in partnership with the Accord & Sub Saharan Africa Policy & Public Affairs Lead to develop responsive strategies where such developments could impact business operations.
• Utilizes Pfizer corporate policy positions to develop targeted political strategies and action plans.
• Supports the Accord & Sub Saharan Africa Policy & Public Affairs Lead to the development and implementation of a macro-level strategic policy plan that effectively shapes the environment to create a favorable operating environment for Pfizer.
• Leverages insights and knowledge to create a vision for the future and position Pfizer as a preferred partner.
• Prioritizes and drives both long-term and short-term opportunities.

• Participates in advocacy functions at trade and business associations at a local level, as required.
• Establishes, maintains and consistently leverages relationships with policy makers, think tanks, patient advocacy groups and other organizations to advance Pfizer's strategic priorities and ensure Pfizer's position is reflected in advocacy materials.
• Supports the development of briefing materials for external engagements.
• Appropriately and effectively tailors Pfizer Global and/or Regional policy positions to local market dynamics.
• In collaboration with External Communication colleagues, communicates on key topics such as IP, health reform, access to medicines, pricing, trade agreements, etc. through the development of briefing notes, position papers, talking points, as well as relevant correspondence, proposals and presentations.

• Works in partnership with the Accord & Sub Saharan Africa Policy & Public Affairs Lead , MERAST and International Therapeutic Policy teams, local functional teams to develop innovative policy strategies that proactively shape the environment for launch of new assets.
• Adapt and implement global TA-level policy strategies and tactics to support access to Pfizer products address the patient affordability challenge.
• Support the Global Patient Advocacy team to effectively develop relationships and engage with patient groups to both integrate their perspective in our policy strategy and to provide industry thought leadership to support their goals in shaping policy to support patient access.
• Serves as a thought partner to the Accord & Sub Saharan Africa Policy & Public Affairs Lead in assessing the impact of the external therapeutic policy environment on business strategy.
• Maintain strict compliance with all applicable policies and laws, especially those related to interactions with government officials.

• South Africa 90%, Other SSA Countries 10%.

• Internal: H&V, Legal, Commercial, Medical and Regulatory, Global Policy and wider CA team
• External: Academics, trade associations, policy makers, patient advocacy groups, consultants and key influencers.

• 5+ years experience in life sciences industry, consulting or public policy.
• Experience in policy related activities or project is desirable.
• University Degree B.SC. in Life Science, Medicine, Pharmacy or Health Policy
• High level knowledge of healthcare policy and pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement issues.
• Excellent knowledge of the local healthcare system and its major players and decision-makers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective, innovative and practical solutions and comprehensive plans that deliver results.
• Strong understanding of business strategy and key drivers of commercial success
• Skilled at anticipating, identifying, and addressing emerging issues and related risks that could impact Pfizer's business
• Highly pro-active, self-starter able to work with minimal day to day supervision
• Demonstrated record of developing networks both within and outside their organisation
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with leaders
• Effective planning, prioritisation and project management skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, matrix environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent command of English language. Fluent in English. French would be an advantage.

• Financial Accountability - responsible for managing local CA budgets.
• Supervision - No direct reports.