External Affairs Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the external affairs manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for local Market and Supply Chain teams with operational data to assist in developing, implementing or modifying business plans, policies, and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Dual English / Arabic fluency
• Awareness of cultural matters
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry
• Region-wide Internal Communications
• North Africa Intranet
• Internal Branding
• Tracked record of success in developing strong stakeholder relations and shaping the policy environment to the advantage of patients and business
• Experience from Nordic/Baltic countries and preferably also European or international level

I am excited to be applying for the position of external affairs manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for financial expertise within the organization,ensuring complete adherence to local legislation and implementation of Group accounting policies and procedures.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Understanding of the Southern African political landscape and Government system
• Alcohol industry experience will be an advantage
• Business Partner for Regional Leadership Team in the areas of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs
• Develops and drives Regional Advocacy Strategy including Regulatory Influencing strategy for CPW's priority topics
• Plays a leading role in weekly regulations & approvals meetings, and continuously look for ways to improve the output and service to the UK & I
• Provides Nutrition and Regulatory Support for Claims, Communications and formulation of products, helps regional team strike balance between compliance and meeting business objectives
• Represents CPW externally with Scientists, KOLs, Regulators, industry associations, media and other stakeholders on message communication appropriate for each audience, and builds strong relationships
• Assist with and manage other duties and special projects as requested by company management (in-country and at headquarters)

I would like to submit my application for the external affairs manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for regulatory input to local SOPs and policies relevant to Quality Assurance to comply with country laws requirements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical and legal-regulatory environment
• Experience with support to senior management
• Established network with external stakeholder relevant for the function is an advantage
• Fluency in speaking and writing English and at least one of the Nordic languages
• Expertise in Romanian P&R system and good understanding of Bulgarian and European Pricing and HTA systems
• Knowledge of Romanian national healthcare system and experience in communicating and negotiating with healthcare decision-makers and managing complex networks
• High energy levels and perseverance and demonstrated examples of influencing decisions internally and externally without direct authority
• High level of strategic and analytical thinking around value demonstration

I would like to submit my application for the external affairs manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for advice and assistance to projects to ensure compliance with local ACVM and HSNO legislation, company policies and local procedures to support the business objectives and project milestones.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A personality that encourages cross-functional work in the market access, medical and commercial teams, combined with a clear account leadership
• Prior work experience that requires
• Close liaisons with external parties such as government and hospital
• Excellent communications&negotiations skills
• Good patience, a high level of responsibility
• To ensure that BAT Nigeria maintains a seat at the table with key government stakeholders and takes a leading role as appropriate within the industry amongst key allies on tobacco control issues such as regulations, fiscal policies, trade -related issues and illicit trade
• Appreciation/understanding of political affairs – , policy making processes and government procedures
• Well established relationships with key stakeholders

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the external affairs manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for related government affairs support to local Teams in SOC and support the other business functions in dealing with regulatory enforcement.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• A highly skilled external affairs professional with extensive experience in the design and delivery of external affairs strategy and implementation
• Government relations experience, preferably within a large, international organization
• Good personal organization/planning skills, time management and flexibility
• Master of Science in Public Health
• Experience with the Danish healthcare system
• Experience in Medical Affairs
• Regulatory variations preparation by using the regulatory tool Domasys
• Elaborate the regulatory strategy with Global Regulatory Affairs and local affiliates