The VP will:
* Operate as single point of public affairs accountability for the BU and BU leadership team
* Mobilize Pfizer's public affairs capabilities (e.g. Washington office, geographically based public affairs teams) in support of BU public affairs objectives
* Embed public affairs policy environment assessment, policy objectives and stakeholder engagement into BU Strategic and operating plan development and execution
* Identify priority global public policy opportunities to maximize value to the BU
* Ensure that BU business model and commercial objectives are reflected in Pfizer public policy positioning
* Develop and coordinate execution of public affairs initiatives with policymakers/stakeholders/customers to enhance BU value and reputation
* Engage ex-U.S. therapeutic area leads to ensure alignment with the BUs
* Work with global brand teams to identify public affairs and policy issues/opportunities, provide strategic direction, and set priorities to support the strategic objectives for in-line and pipeline brand assets.
* Proactively identify key competitive challenges and opportunities to in-line and pipeline products; ensure these are integrated into strategies and tactics.
* Embed policy stakeholder mapping into brand strategy planning.
* Anticipate effects of government, competitor, NGO, and other external action and reaction to brand and portfolio strategies and decisions.
* Work with geographic public affairs organizations, especially U.S. and ex-U.S. therapeutic area leads, to ensure that strategies are refined and implemented, and that appropriate Pfizer resources in markets are mobilized to enable execution.
* Guide development of tools by ex-U.S. therapeutic area leads for in-market or field organizations to support implementation of public affairs strategies.
* Guide brand teams on the interrelationships between the public sector and other and major institutions that drive, create or hinder product and/or life cycle management opportunities, and on government policies that affect the brands.
* Ensure relevant public affairs colleagues are focused on the right priorities and coordinated in their support.
- Ensure that the needs of the brands are built into core product and above-brand strategies and planning.
- Ensure that public affairs colleagues are educated on key business unit challenges and empowered to support the BU.
- Provide leadership across global public affairs.
* Ensure public affairs activities are in compliance with Pfizer policy and legal obligations.
Qualifications
This position requires the integration of political, policy, and public affairs, and business expertise to develop effective strategies and implementation plans. The ideal candidate will possess experience in more than one of these areas with the capability of quickly acquiring knowledge in others. The position requires extensive interaction with colleagues from a wide variety of positions within Pfizer's headquarters, and regionally based business and public affairs structures.
* Minimum 15 years experience combined in public policy or government relations / public/corporate affairs/ legal affairs.
* Experience in pharmaceutical / heath care industry and international trade / intellectual property and access/reimbursement knowledge is preferred.
* Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
* Must have an established track record of coalition building in complex environments.
* Proven experience in implementing strategic and tactical plans.
* Strategic thinker, able to tackle complex issues and develop innovative solutions that result in winning partnerships.
* Should be well organized, highly motivated, innovative and process driven with regards to problem solving and results oriented.
* Must have an established track record of coalition building in complex environments
* Must be able to work 1) under pressure, 2) both independently and in a team environment, and 3) with all levels of the organization and government officials.
* International travel required: 20%
Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 02/15/11
