Associate Director Public Affairs (m/f/d) at Incyte in Munich

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Overview Summary The Associate Director, Public Affairs, Germany, is accountable for the development and implementation of integrated communications, advocacy and health policy strategies to support the Incyte portfolio in Germany. The role focuses on leveraging public relations, advocacy and policy experience to grow and strengthen Incyte and Incyte Germany's relationship and awareness with external stakeholders (i.e., media, patient advocates, caregivers and policy makers). The role, reporting to Head of Public Affairs, Region Europe and to Incyte Germany's General Manager, will work cross-functionally and with subject matter experts within Germany as well as the region. Function Responsibilities Develop and implement health policy, patient advocacy, and communications strategies and plans to help meet Incyte Germany's business objectives for its Oncology and Dermatology portfolio and strengthen the company's reputation. Specifically: Collaborate cross-functionally with Incyte teams/internal partners (e.g., medical, market access, commercial, legal, compliance, HEOR, regulatory and PV as well as other regional and global public affairs colleagues). Drive key brand and portfolio communication initiatives, engaging general, trade, and online media, as well as external stakeholders (e.g., healthcare professionals, patient organizations, caregivers, payors), as appropriate. Develop and manage the review process for local market press releases and other external communications materials (e.g., fact sheets, videos, Web and social content, etc.) in line with functional and regional policies and processes. Exemplify and foster patient-centric culture within the organization by bringing patients' perspectives and understanding of the external healthcare environment to internal teams, aligning key interests between the company and patient organizations as well as managing productive and enduring relationships with those groups. Support the development and implementation of health policy and advocacy-specific initiatives and activities in Germany, including: Serve as a knowledgeable resource on external developments, trends, and dynamics in healthcare policy, to maintain a current view and perspective of business implications and effectively represent Incyte with policy makers in Germany. Develop and manage partnership programs that enhance Incyte's engagement with patient/advocacy groups around shared interests and advance understanding of diverse patient needs within key therapeutic areas of interest. Develop a comprehensive understanding of diverse patient groups and professional organizations' networks to understand their capacity and interests in specified areas and identify/leverage opportunities for collaboration. Contribute to the brand and corporate strategic planning process by sharing insights and providing perspectives from patients, patient advocacy groups, and policy makers. Represent Incyte at key local market health policy and patient advocacy group meetings and events. Strengthen and operationalize guidelines for patient organizations interactions Contribute positively to a strong culture of integrity and ethics by acting within local, regional and global compliance and legal requirements and company policies. Oversee grant and sponsorship processes in Germany, including tracking and reporting, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all stakeholders. Requirements Proficient in written and spoken English and German, or equivalent language skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) is required, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities who may use assistive technologies. Demonstrating a strong commitment to integrity and ethics in all business practices, fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace culture. Demonstrated success working in a matrix environment with diverse groups/function, overseeing complex programs and managing external vendors. Strong commun