External Affairs Director - Egypt

Job Description
Our Policy & Government Affairs team collaborate with government entities and
policy organizations at local and national levels. We address legislative and
regulatory issues that promote the discovery and development of innovative
medicines, vaccines and animal health products while improving and protecting
patient access to care.
The External Affairs Director is focused on making our company and its point-
of-view heard at all levels of external stakeholders and at the same time
building alignment internally across all functions on global and regional
levels. Work location is (Cairo, Egypt).
In this role you will continue to transform the function with the help of your
technical understanding, leadership skills, personality traits and active
relationship network. In addition, you are a key counsel to the General
Manager on matters of corporate reputation with regard to media, governments
and the general public and leads patients access and policy shaping both
internally and externally. The role combines strategy with operational
efficiency, speed, and effectiveness.
Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Lead the public and media relations function in Egypt and the internal communications function.
* Lead Policy, Access, Patient Engagement and Communication
* Develop effective partnering strategies with payers and healthcare providers for the successful commercialization of our company's products in Egypt
* Develop innovative healthcare solutions strategies in line with the company's overall business priorities and strategy
* Provide strategic leadership and tactical execution of the PR programs and manage PR firms, as required
* Provide advice on internal communications to enhance engagement across all levels of the organization, leveraging innovative opportunities through the application of digital technologies/ social media etc.
Qualifications:
* We are looking for a senior, experienced, inspirational and creative executive with a strong track record in the Public Affairs function
* Must be based in Egypt (no relocation)
* In-depth knowledge of the Egypt Pharmaceutical market is a fundamental requirement of the position, especially as it relates to pricing and reimbursement initiatives, data presentations, patients access and policy knowledge and experience and regulatory issues; an active relationship network to Egypt Health Authorities is advantageous
* Excellent understanding of the developed or worked with effective health outcomes strategies and dispose over an active relationship network in that space
* Strong leadership capabilities, demonstrating experience in successfully driving significant change projects/ transformation initiatives with energy and impact
* Well organized, results-oriented able to operate effectively within a complex organization and across diverse cultures cross- functionally
Our Human Health Division maintains a "patient first, profits later"
ideology. The organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access,
digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their
role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United
States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have
been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of
the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at
the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance
the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals
around the world.
What we look for …
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an
Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect
generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking,
collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we
will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your
Career Growth.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse,
talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough
innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We
encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another 's thinking and
approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer,
committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC,
Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for
employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any
employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for
this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be
paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency
referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements
are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or
emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
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Requisition ID: R230068