Governmental Affairs & Patient Engagement and Advocacy Lead (GAPEAL) Location.: Ljubljana, Slovenia Full time contract GAPEAL: 1. develops and executes local government affairs strategy and action plans and in collaboration with other department Leads ensures improved access to Janssen innovative portfolio and business objectives. 2. Drives strategic and systematic approach to patient engagement and incorporation of patient’s voice in our operations. Co-ordinates all patient centric initiatives end establishes sustained and effective relationships with the key strategic patient advocacy stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS + Develops strategies and tactics; propose specific actions to management board. + Analyse political, social and economic environment, monitories legislative framework and make impact analyses; + Establishes, maintains and develops effective relationships, dialogue and influence with selected Government officials – MoH, insurance companies, parliament and senate members, regulatory agency and other health care decision makers. + represents the Company in the dialogue with external stakeholders on health topics (professional associations, official institutions, governmental organisations) + Ensures therapeutic area support through projects or activities developed in conjunction with other functions of the company and commercial department in order to maximize the use of innovative therapies. Collaborate with market access, medical etc. in order to develop different agreements with insurance companies + Closely collaborates with EMEA and CEE Gov. Affairs colleagues; share best practices, adapt locally other countries projects suitable for Romanian environment; + Active involvement and contribution to national innovative pharma association and AmCham PATIENTS ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY + Develops PEA strategy and tactics in collaboration with Country Director, Market Access and CEE PEA Lead + Responsible for execution of the patient advocacy strategy and ensure alignment across a matrix environment + Develop and maintain interactions with Patients Associations for different projects that can contribute to better health outcomes including patient’s access to the innovative medicines thus improving the Company’s image in local community + Establish partnerships and solutions that will improve access of patients to new innovative treatments, in line with company plans and rules by exploring new space and opportunities within healthcare + Understand the needs and challenges of the patient community + Identify, prioritize and create engagement plans for local patient advocacy groups/ associations + Coordinate all patient centric activities including patients solutions and services like adherence, compliance, educational programs linked with their business objectives + Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy programs; monitor progress against objectives. + Ensure Janssen is perceived as a trusted partner for patient groups and society by delivering valuable solutions, which improves the health + Create and deliver patient-aimed communication materials + Counsel internal and external stakeholders to understand expertise and mutual areas of interest between Janssen and advocacy & professional organizations to optimally serve patients + Manage external partners engaged for specific advocacy initiatives to ensure maximum impact and that desired goals and objectives are met. + Keep records for all sponsorships to Patients Associations and ongoing projects + Follow the company procedures and report any adverse event/PQC they become aware about in 24 hours from the receipt + Accountable for associated budgets and resources **Qualifications** ROLE REQUIREMENTS: + University degree + Min. 2 years of experience + Previous experience in working with authorities, NGOs in health system is an advantage + Knowledge of current external affairs, both national and EU level + Good understanding of politics and media + Strong analytical, communication, decision-making and leadership skills for interaction with external and internal customers and partners + Good English knowledge in speaking, reading and writing + Fluent in Slovenian language (speaking, reading and writing) + Team worker + Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, priorities and complex systems simultaneously + Ability to work in a matrix organization and participate effectively both independently and as part of multiple teams + Project management and presentation skills + Driving license type B This is what awaits YOU at J&J: + An opportunity to be part of a global market leader. + A dynamic and inspiring working environment. + Many opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments. + Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development. + Many employee benefits. 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