Market Access : Policy & Communications Lead

Develop and manage strategic policy initiatives to support business in Sub Sahara Africa.
Develop and implement innovative policy strategic platforms to support business, including but not limited to creation of broader industry coalitions and platforms to advance company objectives.
Serve as thought partner to the Head of Policy & Communication and the SSA Lead in anticipating and assessing the impact of the external policy environment on business strategy
Develops, executes and leads Patient Advocacy strategies in SSA to support key company and business unit priorities and serves as thought partner to commercial and cross-functional leaders and colleagues in managing patient advocacy and patient engagement opportunities
Will serve as local country point-of-contact for all communications efforts.
This includes executive support for Country Managers and local country level external communications programs that drive business objectives and boost the companies reputation in SSA countries

Strategic planning and implementation
Proactively assesses trends, policies and identifies key opportunities and threats
Prepares informational materials for management, highlighting opportunities and potential threats and works in partnership with the Head of Policy & Communications, MERA to develop responsive strategies where such developments could impact business operations
Utilizes corporate policy positions to develop targeted political strategies and action plans
Develops and implements a macro-level strategic policy plan that effectively shapes the environment to create a favorable operating environment
Leverages insights and knowledge to create a vision for the future and position the company as a preferred partner
Prioritizes and drives both long-term and short-term opportunities.
Works in partnership with the Head of Policy & Communications, MERA, local functional teams to develop innovative policy strategies that proactively shape the environment for launch of new assets
Adapt and implement TA-level policy strategies and tactics to support access to products address the patient affordability challenge.
External Relations
Participates in advocacy functions at trade and business associations at a local level, as required
Establishes, maintains and consistently leverages relationships with policy makers, think tanks, patient advocacy groups and other organizations to advance companies strategic priorities and ensure companies position is reflected in advocacy materials
Supports the development of briefing materials for external engagements
Appropriately and effectively tailors the company's Global and/or Regional policy positions to local market dynamics.
Maintains strict compliance with all applicable policies and laws, especially those related to interactions with government officials.

Patient Advoc