Job Description
Reporting into the Policy & Market Access Director, the Policy Manager supports the development and implementation of our Company’s strategic policy plan, in support of our Company’s priorities. In particular this includes driving change in, or adaptation of, our Compan’s key policy issues, i.e. to secure that our Company's view is well-known through proactively establishing and maintaining an open dialogue between our Company and key external stakeholders. This requires a comprehensive understanding of the Romanian policy environment and the positions of the key policy stakeholders and influencers, as well as solid analytical skills.
The Policy Manager enhances our Company’s visibility and reputation through discussions and dissemination of our Company views on policy issues to policy makers, political influencers, and key interest groups such as patients' organizations. In addition, the Policy Manager will seek to position our Company’s solutions into the context and needs of the Romanian health system as laid out in political frameworks, thus strategically informing also the our Company organization. Furthermore, strong presentation skills will be a prerequisite for the Policy Manager.
Job role
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Development of strategic policy plan together with the Director Policy & Market Access.
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Planning and executing policy-related activities, hereunder political meetings, round table discussions, seminars and conferences.
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Developing and maintaining an open dialogue between our Company and key policy stakeholders, both political and administrative, at the national level.
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Development of key messages from our policy plans and the approved external communications plan
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Liaise with and represent our Company interests in industry associations, relevant networks and clusters
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Creating and maintaining good relationships with key interest groups such as patients' organizations.
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Responsible for developing Q & A’s and messages when relevant on policy issues.
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Provide strategic direction to relevant CFTs on objectives and priorities and development of integrated policy plans
Experience & competencies required
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Minimum of five (5) years of experience in health policy. Experience in working in a political organization, preferably in a political secretariat, Parliament, ministry, governmental body, public affairs in a consulting company or pharmaceutical company
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Strong analytical skills
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Strong and sound ethical platform in line with our Company’s core values
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Highly skilled communicator with ability to network effectively both internally and externally
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Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure, good prioritization skills
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Strong leadership, project management and problem-solving skills
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Strong negotiation and presentation skills
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Strong language skills, both verbally and in writing, in Romanian and English. Additional languages are an advantage.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Yes
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