54 Public Relations Specialist jobs in Saudi Arabia

Media Public Relations Specialist

Riyadh, Riyadh Macpower Digital Assets Edge formerly MDA Edge

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Job Summary: Develop long term external communications strategy ( Media Relations and Public Relations ) and chart out annual implementation plan in line with the global communications vision and strategy. Align with corporate business strategy and growth aspirations. Lead implementation of the corporate media campaign. Proactively cultivate relationships with tier 1 external media organizations. Drive positive perceptions of our Brand and Reputation as well as excellent utilization of media channels and relations to enhance and build our reputation and to articulate our Corporate Strategic targets & messaging, growth and achievements. Drive/provide integration of media across all regions both within the media and amongst our regional communications employees and lead media communications for mega projects, M&A growth projects & divestments, major external business and brand-building events including Chief executive Officer/Executive Vice President outreach and alignment with other stakeholders. Drive and co-ordinate proactive and Ad-Hoc Media outreach across all regions to increase quality and planning of media output by our regional teams. Support crisis communications at a global level and across the regions. Alignment and use of Communications agencies to deliver best practices.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose & Responsibilities:

  • Ongoing development of our Media relations strategy in line with our global communications strategy and associated tactical outreach planning alongside other Global Communications CoEs, regional alignment, other stakeholders, agencies and day to day input into strategic direction and planning.
  • Provide specialist strategic communications counsel and relevant external positioning of the company and of the company's senior executive leadership, including CEO, through presentations face to face and written briefings to leverage opportunities to drive business growth and reputation.
  • Monitor, Track, Analyze and report statistics of the use and effectiveness of our media presence and providing actionable insights and recommendations based on the analytics data.
  • Drive the alignment between our Regions/Strategic Business Units/Corporates to ensure the cohesive and improved use of Traditional Media external channels across all regions.
  • Lead focal point for strategic global company projects requiring specialist media, positioning & messaging related leadership and relevant input into all major company events.
  • Collaborate with Corporate and Strategic Business Units business partners and regions, in planning proactive media outreach campaigns.
  • Setting of global standards and guidelines whilst driving global governance and quality control.
  • Drive use of relevant new channels and improvement in using existing channels whilst ensuring relevant use of messaging to create unified messaging output.
  • Maintain and build our most important corporate strategic media relationships (tier 1), whilst exploring new relevant trends and practices.
  • Provide specialist relevant communications advice and support for our Crisis Management and management of Reputational Risk.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a Communications/Journalism/Mass Media related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in media-related position, from a leading PR firm or in the communications function of a reputed organization.

Competencies And Skills

  • Fluent Native English language skills - both oral and written.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to influence higher management.
  • Ability to manage cultural differences, changing environments.
  • Leadership in driving projects, motivating team & collaboration.
  • Strong analytical skills.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
  • Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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Public Relations Specialist

Wa'ed Ventures

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Job Purpose:

To execute and maintain Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center's (Wa'ed) overall media relations activity, social media, press and events strategies in accordance with the ongoing communications and PR plan.

Job Purpose:

To execute and maintain Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center's (Wa'ed) overall media relations activity, social media, press and events strategies in accordance with the ongoing communications and PR plan.

The candidate will act as a main pillar in carrying out the company's annual PR plan while working alongside the PR and Communications team on ongoing strategic projects.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support the conveyance of Wa'ed's brand via PR and Marketing tools, platforms, and strategies to achieve the objectives of the corporate PR and Marketing strategy
  • Be the focal point with digital advertising and design agencies to arrange promotional campaigns across all types of media by coordinating scheduling and logistics as necessary
  • Scan media for relevant event engagement and manage participation plans (e.g. workshops, conferences, speeches), liaising with other divisions of the organization as necessary
  • Support the creation of digital content for social media, annual newsletters, and articles on entrepreneurship, and liaise with external graphic designers to establish brand guidelines and designs for published content
  • Coordinate relevant public relations activities including handling sponsorship opportunities, developing press releases and presentations, while maintaining a cooperative relationship with partners and stakeholders
  • Develop and launch targeted media and marketing campaigns to emphasize brand recognition and corporate reputation
  • Suggest improvement initiatives regarding own activities and implement processes approved by management
  • Address inquiries from media representatives and other parties, and track industry trends to leverage media collaboration opportunities
  • Generate media coverage reports and other PR reports as assigned by the direct manager
  • Conduct frequent review on PR policy and procuderes and recommends process enhancements whenever applicable

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, or related field
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic
  • +4 years of experience in Communication Department, Communication agency, or Marketing Department
  • Desired Skills and Experiences:
  • The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities:
  • Proactivity: continuously generating initiatives to improve work and developing innovative approaches based on performance feedback
  • Flexibility: ready to adapt to changes in business strategy and ongoing campaigns and initiatives
  • Strong presentation skills: ability to effectively present and communicate to key stakeholders during networking as well as partnership negotiations

Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Public Relations
  • Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Public Relations Specialist

Waed Ventures

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Purpose :

To execute and maintain Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center’s (Wa’ed) overall media relations activity, social media, press and events strategies in accordance with the ongoing communications and PR plan.

The candidate will act as a main pillar in carrying out the company’s annual PR plan while working alongside the PR and Communications team on ongoing strategic projects.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Support the conveyance of Wa’ed’s brand via PR and Marketing tools, platforms, and strategies to achieve the objectives of the corporate PR and Marketing strategy.
  • Be the focal point with digital advertising and design agencies to arrange promotional campaigns across all types of media by coordinating scheduling and logistics as necessary.
  • Scan media for relevant event engagement and manage participation plans (e.g. workshops, conferences, speeches), liaising with other divisions of the organization as necessary.
  • Support the creation of digital content for social media, annual newsletters, and articles on entrepreneurship, and liaise with external graphic designers to establish brand guidelines and designs for published content.
  • Coordinate relevant public relations activities including handling sponsorship opportunities, developing press releases and presentations, while maintaining a cooperative relationship with partners and stakeholders.
  • Develop and launch targeted media and marketing campaigns to emphasize brand recognition and corporate reputation.
  • Suggest improvement initiatives regarding own activities and implement processes approved by management.
  • Address inquiries from media representatives and other parties, and track industry trends to leverage media collaboration opportunities.
  • Generate media coverage reports and other PR reports as assigned by the direct manager.
  • Conduct frequent review on PR policy and procuderes and recommends process enhancements whenever applicable.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, or related field
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
  • 4 years of experience in Communication Department, Communication agency, or Marketing Department.
  • Desired Skills and Experiences :
  • The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities :
  • Proactivity : continuously generating initiatives to improve work and developing innovative approaches based on performance feedback.
  • Flexibility : ready to adapt to changes in business strategy and ongoing campaigns and initiatives.
  • Strong presentation skills : ability to effectively present and communicate to key stakeholders during networking as well as partnership negotiations.
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    Bilingual Public Relations Specialist

    DataAnnotation

    Posted 1 day ago

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    DataAnnotation is committed to creating quality AI. Join our team to help train AI chatbots while gaining the flexibility of remote work and choosing your own schedule.

    We are looking for a bilingual professional to join our team and teach AI chatbots. You will have conversations in both Arabic and English with chatbots in order to measure their progress, as well as write novel conversations in order to teach them what to say.

    Benefits:

    • This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
    • You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
    • You can work on your own schedule
    • Projects are paid hourly, starting at $25+ USD per hour, with bonuses for high-quality and high-volume work

    Responsibilities (both in Arabic and English):

    • Come up with diverse conversations over a range of topics
    • Write high-quality answers when given specific prompts
    • Compare the performance of different AI models
    • Research and fact-check AI responses

    Qualifications:

    • Fluent in Arabic + English
    • A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress)
    • Excellent writing and grammar skills
    • Strong research and fact-checking skills to ensure accuracy and originality

    Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD.

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    Bilingual Public Relations Specialist

    DataAnnotation

    Posted 7 days ago

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    DataAnnotation is committed to creating quality AI. Join our team to help train AI chatbots while gaining the flexibility of remote work and choosing your own schedule.

    We are looking for a bilingual professional to join our team and teach AI chatbots. You will have conversations in both Arabic and English with chatbots in order to measure their progress, as well as write novel conversations in order to teach them what to say.

    Benefits:

    • This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
    • You’ll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
    • You can work on your own schedule
    • Projects are paid hourly, starting at $25+ USD per hour, with bonuses for high-quality and high-volume work

    Responsibilities (both in Arabic and English):

    • Come up with diverse conversations over a range of topics
    • Write high-quality answers when given specific prompts
    • Compare the performance of different AI models
    • Research and fact-check AI responses

    Qualifications:

    • Fluent in Arabic + English
    • A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress)
    • Excellent writing and grammar skills
    • Strong research and fact-checking skills to ensure accuracy and originality

    Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD.

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    Bilingual Public Relations Specialist

    Dataannotation

    Posted 19 days ago

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    Join to apply for the Bilingual Public Relations Specialist role at DataAnnotation .

    DataAnnotation is committed to creating quality AI. Join our team to help train AI chatbots while gaining the flexibility of remote work and choosing your own schedule.

    We are looking for a bilingual professional to join our team and teach AI chatbots. You will have conversations in both Arabic and English with chatbots to measure their progress and write novel conversations to teach them appropriate responses.

    Position Details:

    • This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position.
    • You can choose which projects to work on.
    • You can work on your own schedule.
    • Projects are paid hourly, starting at $25+ USD per hour, with bonuses for high-quality and high-volume work.

    Responsibilities (in Arabic and English):

    • Develop diverse conversations on various topics.
    • Write high-quality answers based on prompts.
    • Compare the performance of different AI models.
    • Research and fact-check AI responses.

    Qualifications:

    • Fluent in Arabic and English.
    • Possess a bachelor's degree (completed or in progress).
    • Excellent writing and grammar skills.
    • Strong research and fact-checking skills to ensure accuracy and originality.

    Additional Information:

    • Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal handles currency conversions from USD.
    Seniority level
    • Entry level
    Employment type
    • Contract
    Job function
    • Writing/Editing, Research, and Training
    Industries
    • Software Development and Computer and Network Security

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    Public Relations Specialist at Waed Ventures Saudi Arabia

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    Posted 9 days ago

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    Public Relations Specialist job at Waed Ventures. Saudi Arabia.

    Job Purpose:

    To implement and oversee Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center’s (Wa’ed) overall media, social network, press and events strategies in accordance with the ongoing communications and PR plan.

    The candidate will act as the main pillar in leading the company’s Marketing plan while working alongside the PR and Communications team on ongoing strategic projects.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Support the conveyance of Wa’ed’s brand via PR and Marketing tools, platforms, and strategies to achieve the objectives of the corporate PR and Marketing strategy

    • Be the focal point with digital advertising and design agencies to arrange promotional campaigns across all types of media by coordinating scheduling and logistics as necessary

    • Scan media for relevant event engagement and manage participation plans (e.g. workshops, conferences, speeches), liaising with other divisions of the organization as necessary

    • Support the creation of digital content for social media, annual newsletters, and articles on entrepreneurship, and liaise with external graphic designers to establish brand guidelines and designs for published content

    • Coordinate relevant public relations activities including handling sponsorship opportunities, developing press releases and presentations, while maintaining a cooperative relationship with partners and stakeholders

    • Develop and launch targeted media and marketing campaigns to emphasize brand recognition and corporate reputation

    • Suggest improvement initiatives regarding own activities and implement processes approved by management

    • Address inquiries from media representatives and other parties, and track industry trends to leverage media collaboration opportunities

    • Generate media coverage reports and other PR reports as assigned by the direct manager

    Requirements
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, or related field
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
    • 5 – 10 years of experience in Communication Department, Communication agency, or Marketing Department.

    Desired Skills and Experiences:

    The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities:

    • Proactivity: continuously generating initiatives to improve work and developing innovative approaches based on performance feedback.
    • Flexibility: ready to adapt to changes in business strategy and ongoing campaigns and initiatives
    • Strong presentation skills: ability to effectively present and communicate to key stakeholders during networking as well as partnership negotiations
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    Head of Public Affairs, Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh, Riyadh Novartis

    Posted 12 days ago

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    Summary

    As the Government Affairs Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the political and legislative landscape in Saudi Arabia to maximize business opportunities for NOVARTIS. You will provide thought leadership in public policy, drive a cross-divisional government affairs strategy, and lead government affairs activities. You will also manage short-term issues and crises with significant business and reputational impact. As a member of the country leadership team, you will be the functional leader for government affairs and key insight provider and contact person for government related topics and stakeholders.

    Summary

    As the Government Affairs Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the political and legislative landscape in Saudi Arabia to maximize business opportunities for NOVARTIS. You will provide thought leadership in public policy, drive a cross-divisional government affairs strategy, and lead government affairs activities. You will also manage short-term issues and crises with significant business and reputational impact. As a member of the country leadership team, you will be the functional leader for government affairs and key insight provider and contact person for government related topics and stakeholders.

    About The Role

    Major Accountabilities:

    Political And Legislative Engagement

    • Navigate and influence the Saudi political and legislative environment to support Novartis’s strategic goals.
    • Build and maintain relationships with key government officials, policymakers, and stakeholders.

    Business Opportunity Maximization

    • Align Novartis’s business strategies with Saudi Arabia's Vision to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

    Thought Leadership In Public Policy

    • Provide evidence-based insights and innovative solutions to inform public policy.
    • Collaborate with government, industry, academic institutions, industry partners, diplomatic partners, associations and other members of the healthcare ecosystem to establish Novartis as a leading voice in policy debates.

    Cross-Divisional Strategy Development

    • Develop and implement a cohesive government affairs strategy that integrates and supports all NOVARTIS objectives through effective communication and collaboration across business units.

    Crisis Management

    • Identify and manage short-term issues and crises with high business and reputational impact.
    • Implement robust risk management frameworks and respond promptly and transparently to crises.

    Stakeholder Management At The Highest Government Level

    • Engage with senior government officials and high-level stakeholders to advocate for Novartis’s interests.
    • Develop and maintain strategic relationships to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

    Macro And Geopolitical Factors

    • Monitor and analyze macroeconomic trends and geopolitical developments impacting Saudi Arabia.
    • Develop strategies to navigate and leverage these factors to support Novartis’ business objectives.

    Leadership And Collaboration

    • Foster collaboration within the country executive team and divisional government affairs staff.
    • Maintain strategic alignment with overall business objectives and regularly interact with senior leaders.

    Job Dimensions (Indicate key facts and figures)

    Number of associates: 1

    Impact on the organization: High

    Background (State the required education, experience level, and competency profile)

    Minimum Job Criteria: Government Affairs Leader

    Educational Background

    • Bachelor's degree in political science, Public Policy, Law, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
    • Advanced degree (master's or PhD) preferred.

    Professional Experience

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field.
    • Significant experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
    • Proven track record of influencing public policy and legislative processes.
    • Local Policy and Saudi Market Experience: Extensive experience with local policies and a deep understanding of the Saudi market dynamics.

    Skills And Competencies

    • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement comprehensive government affairs strategies.
    • Political Acumen: Deep understanding of the political and legislative environment in Saudi Arabia.
    • Relationship Building: Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key government officials and stakeholders.
    • Crisis Management: Experience in managing short-term issues and crises with high business and reputational impact.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
    • Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and drive strategic alignment.
    • Language: Fluency in English and Arabic both verbally and in writing is a must

    Knowledge And Expertise

    • In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and its implications for the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
    • Familiarity with macroeconomic trends and geopolitical factors affecting the region.
    • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

    Personal Attributes

    • Innovative Mindset: Commitment to fostering a positive pro-innovation environment.
    • Adaptability: Ability to navigate a dynamic and evolving political landscape.
    • Integrity: High ethical standards and a commitment to transparency and accountability.

    Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:

    Seniority level
    • Seniority level Executive
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    • Employment type Full-time
    Job function
    • Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
    • Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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    Head of Public Affairs, Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh, Riyadh Novartis Farmacéutica

    Posted 19 days ago

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    Job Description

    As the Government Affairs Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the political and legislative landscape in Saudi Arabia to maximize business opportunities for NOVARTIS. You will provide thought leadership in public policy, drive a cross-divisional government affairs strategy, and lead government affairs activities. You will also manage short-term issues and crises with significant business and reputational impact. As a member of the country leadership team, you will be the functional leader for government affairs and key insight provider and contact person for government related topics and stakeholders.

    About the Role

    Major Accountabilities:

    Political and Legislative Engagement:

    • Navigate and influence the Saudi political and legislative environment to support Novartis’s strategic goals.
    • Build and maintain relationships with key government officials, policymakers, and stakeholders.

    Business Opportunity Maximization:

    • Align Novartis’s business strategies with Saudi Arabia's Vision to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

    Thought Leadership in Public Policy:

    • Provide evidence-based insights and innovative solutions to inform public policy.
    • Collaborate with government, industry, academic institutions, industry partners, diplomatic partners, associations and other members of the healthcare ecosystem to establish Novartis as a leading voice in policy debates.
    • Develop and implement a cohesive government affairs strategy that integrates and supports all NOVARTIS objectives through effective communication and collaboration across business units.

    Crisis Management:

    • Identify and manage short-term issues and crises with high business and reputational impact.
    • Implement robust risk management frameworks and respond promptly and transparently to crises.

    Stakeholder Management at the Highest Government Level:

    • Engage with senior government officials and high-level stakeholders to advocate for Novartis’s interests.
    • Develop and maintain strategic relationships to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

    Macro and Geopolitical Factors:

    • Monitor and analyze macroeconomic trends and geopolitical developments impacting Saudi Arabia.
    • Develop strategies to navigate and leverage these factors to support Novartis’ business objectives.

    Leadership and Collaboration:

    • Foster collaboration within the country executive team and divisional government affairs staff.
    • Maintain strategic alignment with overall business objectives and regularly interact with senior leaders.

    Job Dimensions (Indicate key facts and figures)

    Number of associates: 1

    Impact on the organization: High

    Background (State the required education, experience level, and competency profile)

    Minimum Job Criteria: Government Affairs Leader

    Educational Background:

    • Bachelor's degree in political science, Public Policy, Law, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
    • Advanced degree (master's or PhD) preferred.

    Professional Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field.
    • Significant experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
    • Proven track record of influencing public policy and legislative processes.
    • Local Policy and Saudi Market Experience: Extensive experience with local policies and a deep understanding of the Saudi market dynamics.

    Skills and Competencies:

    • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement comprehensive government affairs strategies.
    • Political Acumen: Deep understanding of the political and legislative environment in Saudi Arabia.
    • Relationship Building: Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key government officials and stakeholders.
    • Crisis Management: Experience in managing short-term issues and crises with high business and reputational impact.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
    • Leadership :Proven leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and drive strategic alignment.
    • Language : Fluency in English and Arabic both verbally and in writing is a must

    Knowledge and Expertise:

    • In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and its implications for the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
    • Familiarity with macroeconomic trends and geopolitical factors affecting the region.
    • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

    Personal Attributes:

    • Innovative Mindset: Commitment to fostering a positive pro-innovation environment.
    • Adaptability: Ability to navigate a dynamic and evolving political landscape.
    • Integrity: High ethical standards and a commitment to transparency and accountability.

    Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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    Functional Area Communications & Public Affairs

    Job Type Full time

    Employment Type Regular

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    Head of Public Affairs, Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh, Riyadh Novartis

    Posted 11 days ago

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    Summary

    As the Government Affairs Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the political and legislative landscape in Saudi Arabia to maximize business opportunities for NOVARTIS. You will provide thought leadership in public policy, drive a cross-divisional government affairs strategy, and lead government affairs activities. You will also manage short-term issues and crises with significant business and reputational impact. As a member of the country leadership team, you will be the functional leader for government affairs and key insight provider and contact person for government related topics and stakeholders.

    Summary

    As the Government Affairs Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the political and legislative landscape in Saudi Arabia to maximize business opportunities for NOVARTIS. You will provide thought leadership in public policy, drive a cross-divisional government affairs strategy, and lead government affairs activities. You will also manage short-term issues and crises with significant business and reputational impact. As a member of the country leadership team, you will be the functional leader for government affairs and key insight provider and contact person for government related topics and stakeholders.

    About The Role

    Major Accountabilities:

    Political And Legislative Engagement

    • Navigate and influence the Saudi political and legislative environment to support Novartis's strategic goals.
    • Build and maintain relationships with key government officials, policymakers, and stakeholders.

    Business Opportunity Maximization

    • Align Novartis's business strategies with Saudi Arabia's Vision to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

    Thought Leadership In Public Policy

    • Provide evidence-based insights and innovative solutions to inform public policy.
    • Collaborate with government, industry, academic institutions, industry partners, diplomatic partners, associations and other members of the healthcare ecosystem to establish Novartis as a leading voice in policy debates.

    Cross-Divisional Strategy Development

    • Develop and implement a cohesive government affairs strategy that integrates and supports all NOVARTIS objectives through effective communication and collaboration across business units.

    Crisis Management

    • Identify and manage short-term issues and crises with high business and reputational impact.
    • Implement robust risk management frameworks and respond promptly and transparently to crises.

    Stakeholder Management At The Highest Government Level

    • Engage with senior government officials and high-level stakeholders to advocate for Novartis's interests.
    • Develop and maintain strategic relationships to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

    Macro And Geopolitical Factors

    • Monitor and analyze macroeconomic trends and geopolitical developments impacting Saudi Arabia.
    • Develop strategies to navigate and leverage these factors to support Novartis' business objectives.

    Leadership And Collaboration

    • Foster collaboration within the country executive team and divisional government affairs staff.
    • Maintain strategic alignment with overall business objectives and regularly interact with senior leaders.

    Job Dimensions (Indicate key facts and figures)

    Number of associates: 1

    Impact on the organization: High

    Background (State the required education, experience level, and competency profile)

    Minimum Job Criteria: Government Affairs Leader

    Educational Background

    • Bachelor's degree in political science, Public Policy, Law, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
    • Advanced degree (master's or PhD) preferred.

    Professional Experience

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field.
    • Significant experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
    • Proven track record of influencing public policy and legislative processes.
    • Local Policy and Saudi Market Experience: Extensive experience with local policies and a deep understanding of the Saudi market dynamics.

    Skills And Competencies

    • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement comprehensive government affairs strategies.
    • Political Acumen: Deep understanding of the political and legislative environment in Saudi Arabia.
    • Relationship Building: Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key government officials and stakeholders.
    • Crisis Management: Experience in managing short-term issues and crises with high business and reputational impact.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
    • Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and drive strategic alignment.
    • Language: Fluency in English and Arabic both verbally and in writing is a must

    Knowledge And Expertise

    • In-depth knowledge of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and its implications for the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
    • Familiarity with macroeconomic trends and geopolitical factors affecting the region.
    • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

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