Position Summary

　　This position is responsible for leading Pfizer's in-market engagement with Chinese local government authorities to shape Pfizer's operating environment, form collaborations to advance strategic business objectives, and enhance Pfizer's reputation.

　　This includes leading the development of a robust policy advocacy strategy. The role also involves building and maintaining effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure strategies are aligned with PBG business objectives.

　　The position reports to the VP, Policy & Public Affairs, China and advises on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in market and on current operational realities on the ground.

　　Responsibilities

　　Policy and Public Affairs

　　Serve as team leader of local team for Pfizer China's policy and government affairs.Lead the development and implementation of Pfizer's government affairs strategy in support of PBG's business objectives.Enhance Pfizer's profile and reputation among key local government stakeholders through effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management.Advocate for a favorable operating environment for the pharmaceutical industry and, as appropriate, access to Pfizer medicines and vaccines.Serve as primary liaison to Local Government, include but not limited to: Yangzi River Delta, GBA, Beijing and Tianjin, etc., and leverage relationships with these and other agencies and government thank-tanks to advance advocacy efforts.Implement projects, as required, to support advocacy efforts. Lead crisis management efforts, as directed.Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships, including with global/regional policy teams.Partner with relevant functions (Market Access, Regulatory, R&D, Innovation, etc.) to coordinate seamless, unified Pfizer representation to Chinese Government and ensure aligned Pfizer policy positions and strategy for engagement with Chinese authorities.

　　Team Leadership

　　Provide direct reports with clear and transparent roles and responsibilities.Create and maintain a team culture that values and drives high performance, supports innovation, and challenges the status quo.Encourage sharing of information and experiences to enhance productivity, including across teams where appropriate.Actively support development of direct reports and key talent by providing insights, direction, and opportunities.Win the right way by ensuring full compliance with local laws and regulations, as well as internal policies.

　　Qualifications

　　Holds a bachelor's degree (or above) in health, politics, public administration, law, economics, or a related field.Has a minimum 8-10 years' experience in politics, market access, public administration and/or corporate affairs.Experience working in a multinational company.Has an extensive and contemporary political network with a proven ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships.Understands the administrative procedures, guidelines and working models of government.Understanding of the healthcare environment in China and the ability to advance policy issues related to health systems, industry policy and regulatory reform.Demonstrates an ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally to deliver results quickly in an environment of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.Demonstrates an ability to lead by example, upholding Pfizer's core values and behaviors: courage, equity, excellence, and joy.Has written and oral communication skills and is fluent in Mandarin and English.

　　Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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