Public Affairs Specialist
Novo Nordisk
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Category×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Public Affairs SpecialistCategory: Corporate AffairsLocation:Riyadh, Riyadh, SAAre you passionate about shaping public opinion and building positive relationships with external audiences? Do you have experience in public relations, government relations, or investor relations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Public Affairs Specialist.This position will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under the Market Access and Public Affairs (MAPA) department. You will directly report to the Senior Public Affairs Manager.Apply today and join us for a life-changing career!The PositionAs a Public Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible to support in developing and implementing public affairs strategies and activities to help maintain the company's position in the market through partnering with governmental entities with a schedule of 50% office-based and 50% in the field.You will have the following responsibilities:
- You will be supporting in planning and ensuring the execution of the affiliate's Government relations and public affairs strategy and activities
- You will be managing numerous projects described in the Public Affairs Business Plan simultaneously
- You will be supporting in building strategic partnerships to develop and manage the execution of projects that meet stakeholder needs and those of Novo Nordisk
- You will be identifying cross-functional business gaps/opportunities and support in developing strategies to improve business and commercial objectives
- You will be preparing monthly Public Affairs updates for the line manager by monitoring media/policy space to provide input to relevant and suggesting subsequent action plans
- Bachelor's degree with a business or medical background; Business postgraduate studies are a plus
- Minimum 1 years of experience in public affairs. Preferably in multinational and background in the healthcare industry, FMCG or big consutancy firms.
- Experience in working on projects with governmental institutions
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Arabic