Division
Corporate Affairs
Department
Plant Sites
Sub Department 1
Job 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 units
Ensure 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.
- Oversee Ciplaâ¢s additional plot investment and support business with required regulatory permissions and support.
- 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 Foundation
Support Cipla Foundation team for CSR Initiative, Government and Community engagement as per requirement
Major Challenges
Coordination with multiple internal/ external stakeholdersExpectation management of external stakeholders
Key Interactions (1/2)
HR, EHS, manufacturing, Admin, CSR, QA
Key Interactions (2/2)
Various State Ministries, regulatory and licensing authorities at the State level such as Chief Ministerâ¢s Office, PCB, DISH, labour department, Environment department, industries dept. etc
Dimensions (1/2)
Timely plant level approvals in compliant mannerGood relationship with external stakeholdersBusiness continuity and compliance
Dimensions (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 Qualification
MBA / B.Pharm/ M.Pharm
Relevant Work Experience
8-12 years of experience
