Public Affairs Coordinator

Job description

·  Job facts

Main responsibilities:
• Contribute to thedefinition of the Public Policy strategy for Uruguay, Bolivia and Paraguay to achieve the goals of the Affiliate Access Plan. Accountable for its execution.

•Implement public policy initiatives, activities, projects

•Provide advice in Public policy and political issues at different levels of the organization
•Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, as well as be the company's liaison for political and press issues.
•Be accountable for the External Communications plan and its execution, in collaboration with the external agency.

•Gathers intelligence and assists in the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations, etc

•Coordinates actions through strategic partners in government and industry communicating corporate positions and objectives.

•Researching, writing and editing, press releases, white papers, speeches, online communications and other related documents. Assists with the development and execution of tactical PR plans. Handles media inquiries, creates media opportunities and works with public relations agencies

•May handle charitable donations and sponsorship requests. Helps coordinate PR activities such as media events and trade shows.

Requirements:

Degree in: Political Science, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Affairs, Institutional Relationship, or related degrees.
Knowledgeable of the Health, Public Affairs and Public Policies sector, as well as Institutional Relations
Intermediaty or Avanced English (professional English).

·  Who we are

At Roche, 98,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.