Public Affairs Manager

Job description / Role

My client is a leading Pharmaceutical organisation seeking a Public Affairs Manager. The Public Affairs Manager will be responsible for protecting and expanding consumer access to their Consumer Health Products throughout the Middle-East.

This role will entail providing strategic leadership across the business from Governments, patients, consumers, media, industry associations and other access related customers such as: NGOs, Think Tanks, Politicians, Professional Associations etc. to ensure Consumer Health Middle East meets its strategic business goals and financial objectives. The Public Affairs Manager will be responsible for leading strategic communications, issues management providing brands public affairs, access direction and support to the Middle East. They will be working closely with the various teams in the Middle East in cross-functional teams.

- Organizational leadership & planning
- Serve as a member of the Middle East Leadership Team, representing governments, media, Consumer groups and access related customers
- Provide clear articulation of customer strategy and operating plans
- Be accountable with developing quality relationships with governments, customers and establishing partnerships in areas that will ensure access, adequate classification, reimbursement and pricing, in line with Global and local Pricing Policy
- As part of the Middle East leadership team the Public Affairs Manager will participate in the development of strategic and operating plans

Market Access:
Design and implement strategies and plans to achieve optimum results in terms of product pricing, reimbursement and formulary inclusion, product uptake and time to market. Target customers specific to health care/Consumer Health/pharmaceutical regulation, advocacy groups and other relevant third party interest groups. A Public Affairs Manager will be responsible to drive stakeholder mapping for the affiliate and development of patient access strategy according to product lines while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders which will include;

- Ministry of Health
- Reimbursement and formulary inclusion Authorities/committees
- Government Think Tanks
- Internal stakeholders (marketing/brand teams)
- Global pricing and reimbursement /HO groups
- Key Opinion Leaders

Requirements

- University degree; B.S (Medicine or Pharmacy) or B.A in English/Communications or related field like Journalism/PR, media.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in the Consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical or relevant sector
- Experience in a similar role within the Middle East
- Experience working with government and other external stakeholders in the Gulf is a definite asset
- Highly developed influencing and negotiating skills.
- Strong analytical, planning, attention to detail, and prioritizing skills.
- Customer-focused/led by stakeholder needs.
- Ability to work with deadlines and maintain high levels of professionalism under pressure.
- Understanding of how to effectively use communications to influence internal and external audiences. Experience with a management of intranet or internet.
- Able to work effectively across functions and levels; strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Bilingual: Arabic and English: required
- Ability to travel to KSA without restrictions

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.