Corporate Affairs Manager - Pfizer Ireland

Pfizer’s purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Scientific research & development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer’s purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies that matter most to patients.

 

Pfizer is a leading employer and one of the largest pharmaceutical sector investors in Ireland. One of the first pharmaceutical companies to locate in Ireland (1969), Pfizer has a rich heritage of innovation and expansion over a fifty year period, with approximately 5,000 colleagues across 5 locations based in Cork, Dublin, and Kildare. Total capital investment by the company in Ireland exceeds $9 billion. Pfizer's business interests in Ireland are diverse which include manufacturing, shared services, R&D, treasury and commercial operations.

 

Role Summary

 

The Corporate Affairs Manager will join the corporate affairs team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, agile and impactful organisation and part of a team that devises leading public affairs, communications and media relations strategies and initiatives. The team in Ireland are part of the Global Corporate Affairs Organisation and part of the Western Europe Cluster.

 

Working within the corporate affairs team, the role will support corporate affairs objectives to promote an environment that will enable the growth and vitality of Pfizer’s business.

 

The right candidate will have at least five years’ experience working in policy, public affairs, advocacy or communications in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Public Affairs and Policy Director and working closely with the Communications Senior Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to gain experience working in a multinational environment and across issues at the top of the political, patient and news agenda.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Works closely with colleagues from commercial business (Oncology, Rare Disease and Inflammation and Immunology, Hospital and Internal Medicine and COVID-19 Franchise); Pfizer Global Supply and Pfizer Global Business Solutions to identify and execute corporate affairs opportunities
• Monitors and reports internally on external environment including policy/statistics related to multinationals, health, pharmaceuticals as published by government departments/ Oireachtas debates/stakeholder organisations /patient advocacy organisations; media and others
• Ensures Country Leadership, Corporate Affairs Leadership as well as other Regional and Global colleagues have timely awareness of external developments
• Proposes and implements innovative Public Affairs & Policy strategic approaches to support Pfizer’s strategic business goals
• Drafts leader talking points, presentations, position papers to support external activity
• Manages public affairs, media and social media activity to support campaigns (e.g. recruitment, stroke awareness)
• Manages Pfizer inclusion in trade group sponsored supplements and reports, drafting content for approval by senior leaders
• Identifies and manages positive science PR opportunities / sponsorships
• Manages internal financial and compliance approval processes to support corporate affairs activities and initiatives
• Maintains strict compliance with all applicable policies and laws, especially those related to interactions with government officials, healthcare professionals and those related to pharmaceutical marketing

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

This position requires the integration of government relations, public affairs, policy and communications expertise to develop effective strategies that support Pfizer’s business priorities. The ideal candidate will possess experience in several of these areas.

 

• Minimum five years experience working in a public affairs & communications agency; in advocacy for a patient/medical organisation; in the political system as parliamentary assistant or research/policy assistant or in corporate affairs in a multinational organisation
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective public affairs and communications solutions that deliver results
• Knowledge of Irish healthcare and pharmaceutical environment an advantage but not mandatory
• Evidence of existing working relationships with elected officials / their staff; civil service, patient organisations, medical organisations, media, other stakeholders
• Understanding of working of government, political, parliamentary system
• Knowledgeable in use of digital and social media to support public affairs and communications strategies
• Excellent project management skills, including planning and prioritisation skills
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills and ability to persuasively engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, solution oriented individual
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a regulated working environment
• Relevant degree level education

 

Make a difference today! All suitable candidates should apply through the link with CV provided. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

 

In order to be considered for this position you need to be legally eligible to work in the EU.

 

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

 

Due to the high volume of applications we will be contacting successful candidates only.

 

Additional Information

 

• In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
• Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

 

How To Apply

 

• Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

 

Purpose

 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

 

Digital Transformation Strategy

 

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

 

Public Affairs & Communication