Reputation Management: 

• Develop and execute strategies to enhance and protect the company's reputation.

• Strengthen local public–private and private–private partnerships, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. 

• Identify potential opportunities within MOH and other ministries, as well as relevant organizations, that will support business growth in the short, medium, and long term. 

Policy Development: 

• Develop strategies for influencing policy change that align with the company's objectives and priority therapy areas, including access, reimbursement, and care pathways. 

• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that impact the pharmaceutical industry and TA focused ecosystem in Malaysia. 

• Advocate for the company's interests in policy discussions and regulatory matters, ensuring compliant, ethical engagement. 

Stakeholder Relationship Management: 

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including MOH officials and divisions, hospital administrators, clinical leaders, media, industry associations, community leaders, and government stakeholders. 

• Identify and engage with key stakeholders, including patient groups and advocacy organizations in the TA area assigned, to build supportive relationships and incorporate patient perspectives. 

• Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop tailored engagement plans to address their needs, concerns, and shared goals. 

Crisis Management: 

• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to handle potential issues and emergencies affecting reputation, policy, or access. 

• Act as the primary point of contact during crises, providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders, and aligning responses with internal cross-functional teams. 

Team Leadership: 

• Manage and mentor a team of communications and public relations professionals, fostering high performance and collaboration. 

• Set performance goals, provide feedback, and support professional development and capability building. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Political Science, Health Policy, Medical Degree or a medical-related field. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare (pharmaceutical,medtech, health policy, private hospitals, healthcare government linked company/agency) with direct exposure to the MOH ecosystem and stakeholder navigation; experience working with the Ministry of Health Malaysia is preferred. 

• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environment, particularly in oncology. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans across reputation, policy, and stakeholder engagement. 

• Experience in crisis management and handling media and external inquiries. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills. 

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including patient organizations. 

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multicultural, matrixed environment and able to develop and maintain networks across business and cultural boundaries. 

Skills & Competencies