Corporate Affairs Manager

Description

Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets.

As the creator and leader of the global partnership category in the pharma industry, we strive to be Always Ahead and work relentlessly to bring therapy to patients in need, no matter where they live.

Our values are at the core of every action we take, and we are committed to going above and beyond for the benefit of the patients we serve.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced company, operating in over 25 countries on 5 continents. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers, people who are passionate, caring, agile and adaptive, to join us on our mission. If you are looking to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to join us!

The External Affairs Manager of Medison Israel will play a crucial role in managing the local affiliate's external and internal engagement strategy, managing relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry groups, community and patient advocacy organizations, the general public, and the media. This role involves developing and executing strategies to advance the company's strategic objectives, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and enhancing the company's reputation within the community. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the local healthcare ecosystem, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. 

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading Medison Israel’s external and internal communications, policy, and advocacy strategies, including relationships with key stakeholders.

• Policy Advocacy: Develop and execute public affairs strategies to shape public policy and regulatory frameworks that impact the relevant therapeutic areas and the pharmaceutical industry. Monitor and analyze national policy developments that impact the company and provide insights to the relevant internal stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain partnerships with policymakers, industry associations, and patient advocacy groups.
• Crisis Management: Lead the response to media and public affairs issues relevant to Medison Israel, ensuring timely and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Media Relations: Develop and implement media strategies, lead work with PR and communication agencies to manage media relations, long term media campaigns, including drafting press releases, statements, and handling media inquiries.
• Internal Communications: Execute internal communication strategies to ensure alignment, engagement, and a positive corporate culture across the organization. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, corporate communications, or a similar role, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of healthcare policy, regulatory environments, and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of successfully managing public affairs campaigns and building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with crisis management and media relations.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, actionable strategies.
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to managers across the company on all issues related to communications, government affairs, and patient engagement.