Senior Portfolio Strategist

The Senior Portfolio Strategist – Policy Advocacy will drive and execute targeted advocacy activities for policy priorities across the Novartis portfolio in Region LaCan. The role will focus on both in-market and launch products, aligning with regional commercial priorities.

• This position will be integral to driving collaboration closely with internal stakeholders and aligning policy priorities across Portfolio Policy, Region, and Country Public Affairs to shape advocacy activities across the Novartis portfolio in Region LaCan.
• In close collaboration with Global PA TA Policy teams, the candidate will adapt and/or design policy material for regional use, and design and drive advocacy activities for policy priorities across the NVS portfolio in Region LaCan.

1. Focusing on regional priorities, for both in-market and upcoming launches, and defining clear launch prep timelines for PA based on key market needs.
2. Managing emerging policy issues, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
3. Shifting priorities fluently in function of enterprise priorities and portfolio policy guidance within the region.
4. Connecting with Portfolio Advocacy counterparts in other PA regions to build a strong network and share best practices across regions.
5. Building interfaces with commercial and relevant key functional counterparts in the International region and with key countries in the region.
6. Representing PA in regional TA/Launch/Commercial teams.
7. Building policy and engagement platforms for regional external engagement for selected TA areas.
8. Executing advocacy plans at country and regional levels.
9. Representing Novartis in key trade associations at the regional level, focusing on relevant therapeutic areas or topics, aligned with Portfolio EDs.
10. Managing talent for the assigned area, above and in country, and leading and coordinating any portfolio projects led by other above regional country team members.

• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in a policy, advocacy, or commercial role.
• Prior work experience at regional level and within a local market organization.
• A strong understanding of advocacy work and engaging external stakeholders, skilled in building forward-looking Public Affairs plans.
• Strong communication skills to convey policy and advocacy contents clearly and facilitate alignment among stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to work across different parts of the organization, build networks, and share information with key stakeholders.

The estimated annual salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $180,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.