DivisionCorporate AffairsDepartmentPlant SitesSub Department 1Job Purpose
Cascade corporate affairs agenda at unit locations
Ensure positive engagement with key external stakeholders
Support in obtaining approvals/permissions/ NOCs for the plant location on time
Support in ensuring business continuity at the unit location
Keeping track of political/ government level developments and share timely updates having an impact on the business
Key Accountabilities (1/6)Timely approvals
Ensure timely approvals and permissions from Government/ regulatory authorities.
Support cross-functional teams to expedite approvals for obtaining various permissions for upcoming new projects or licences from the State authorities such as- EC, CTE/CTO, Fire NOC and other licenses.
Key Accountabilities (2/6)Relationship building with external stakeholders
To support in strengthening relationship with existing stakeholders and build new relations to support business in areas relating to regulatory/policy matters, interaction with the state government, local administration, and other stakeholders such as CMO, Industries dept, health dept, FDA, CSDCO, Pollution control Board, police administration, MIDC etc.
Execute stakeholder engagement matrix for State level officials, tracking of ministerial/ bureaucratic reshuffle and appointments.
Maintain a regular rhythm of engagement (weekly/ monthly) with the relevant stakeholders
Representing on behalf of plant location for government hearings/ proposals/ briefings etc
Key Accountabilities (3/6)Risk management and business continuity across the business unitsEnsure Business Continuity and Mitigate Risk. Support plant team in all critical incidents/IR issues by way of effective advocacy and negotiation with external stakeholders/authorities.Key Accountabilities (4/6)Support to site management, business support and compliance
Support the site team/ management, Site HR, EHS & Admin team
Execute CA stakeholder engagement strategies in coordination with central and site leadership
Support unit team in handling major compliance issues and reviewing monthly compliances
Support in obtaining EC/ CFO/ CTE , key safety compliance such FIRE NOC, Safety trainings.
Keeping watch of policy level changes at State Pollution Norms/MOEF and aligning internal stakeholders accordingly to avoid any business threats/damages.
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Track state level industry policy, incentives, events announced by govt.
Extend support in obtaining necessary approvals from Industries dept. for investment/divestment related projects
Key Accountabilities (5/6)Engagements with State level Industry Bodies, Events, and tracking of State Notifications and News
Ensure engagement with state level industry bodies and events. Track state notifications and news for timely intelligence updates
Represent Cipla by participation in key state level events
Key Accountabilities (6/6)Support to Cipla FoundationSupport Cipla Foundation team for CSR Initiative, Government and Community engagement as per requirementMajor ChallengesCoordination with multiple internal/ external stakeholdersExpectation management of external stakeholdersKey Interactions (1/2)HR, EHS, manufacturing, Admin, CSR, QAKey Interactions (2/2)Various State Ministries, regulatory and licensing authorities at the State level such as Chief Ministerxc3xa2xc3x82xc2x84xc2xa2s Office, PCB, DISH, labour department, Environment department, industries dept. etcDimensions (1/2)Timely plant level approvals in compliant mannerGood relationship with external stakeholdersBusiness continuity and complianceDimensions (2/2)Key Decisions (1/2)
Engagement with external stakeholders to ensure timely project approval
Follow up and advocacy before external stakeholders for key issues faced by the unit
Key Decisions (2/2)
New/ upcoming projects being undertaken
Advocacy for critical projects and engagement with high-level government stakeholders
Guidance on strategy to mitigate key issues at unit
Education QualificationMBA / B.Pharm/ M.PharmRelevant Work Experience8-12 years of experience