Position Description: Accountable for building and executing Policy Advocacy and Professional Relations strategy in alignment with commercial, market access and medical teams. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Build environmental shaping and innovation readiness strategy for key therapy areas relevant to the organization e.g. Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer. Stakeholder mapping of professional associations and key influencers to drive environmental shaping and innovation readiness efforts including Patient Advocacy Groups, NGOs, International bodies etc. in relevant therapy areas. Drive policy advocacy with relevant State/Central Government departments/ministries in collaboration with PAGs/NGOs etc. having mutual interest in the area. Increased focus of the role will be towards driving policy advocacy with State Governments. Drive environment shaping efforts to positively influence (in patients benefit) public policies around disease awareness, diagnosis, treatment protocols for therapy areas relevant to Lilly e.g. Diabetes, Obesity, Cancer etc. Represent Lilly, along with company's Government Affairs leader, at important industry forums such as FICCI, OPPI, AMCHAM to help advance the organization's business interests. Research and monitor state government policy decisions that impact the industry and the company. Work closely with Government Affairs in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with relevant competent authorities especially in MOHFW, Department of Pharmaceuticals, CDSCO etc. Provide timely updates on key policy and political developments in external environment (especially targeted state governments) and advise on how to address them. Work closely with Regional Advocacy and Professional Relations team to align India strategy with overall company strategy. Basic Requirements: At least 5+ yearsu2019 prior experience in healthcare and public policy roles. Very good written and verbal English communications skills. Flair for public affairs/advocacy and proven commercial mindset which shapes the external environment to ethically drive business strategy and growth. Deep understanding of the political system and healthcare/pharmaceuticals policy development process of the Government across the Central and State levels. Proven ability to master complex regulatory and policy issues, and to translate them into clear and concise messaging of direct relevance to the business (commercial, R&D, Regulatory etc.). Experience working in a global organization or within a matrixed structure. A real team player with the ability to interact and collaborate well with people from all business teams and oversee projects from start to finish. Ability to manage issues and crises and stay calm under pressure. Ability to manage, motivate and coach a team of professionals without a direct reporting relationship. Effective project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and make appropriate trade off decisions. Strong analytical skills combined with critical and creative thinking. Additional Preferences: Any professional degree or certifications in Public Policy from reputed institutions. Experience working in the pharmaceutical/ healthcare industry.Proficiency with IT tools (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
