Philip Morris International ★ 5.0

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on smoke-free products with the power to deliver a smoke-free future.

With this huge change, comes a huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

The External Affairs Team of Vietnam is full of fresh opportunities. Our smoke-free transformation is completely changing the way we engage. We have stakeholders to talk to and brave new messages to share. We need talented people who are also excited by our sense of purpose.

As our work evolves, there’s space to define your role and satisfy your professional curiosity. You’ll be working across functions surrounded by and supported by experts in everything from fiscal affairs and illicit trade to sustainability and public health legislation. Join us and use your relationship-building skills for good to deliver a smoke-free future.

Welcome to our Philip Morris vacancy.

Did you know that Philip Morris International is undergoing a revolutionary business transformation? We are a leading consumer goods company and we want to change society and deliver a better, smoke-free future. Thanks to the imagination and perseverance of thousands of people at PMI, we have developed smoke-free products that are better alternatives to cigarettes.

And it does not stop there. We are investing in a portfolio of innovative products beyond nicotine. So, whether in new product development, commercialization, operations, science, you name it, we are putting our vision into reality every day and making the change happen, right now.

YOUR 'DAY TO DAY'

The Senior Manager External Affairs will serve as an integral member of the Vinataba Philip Morris Branch (VPMBr), where you will help develop, manage and execute our public policy agenda, with an emphasis on regulatory affairs. In addition, you will advise management and other cross-functional teams concerning the policy implications of current events and business interests in Vietnam.

This role will report to the Vinataba Philip Morris Branch (VPMBr) Management Team, and work as part of a cross-functional team to engage with stakeholders, and coordinate with internal business functions to design and implement strategies in support of the company’s long term business objectives.

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Develop strategic engagement plans for VPMBr, in line with PMIs strategic long-term vision and objectives.
• Identify and monitor legislative and regulatory risks and opportunities and assess the relevance of these developments for the company.
• Collaborate with teams to develop written content, such as position papers and legislative summaries.
• Build and maintain a solid network with dialogue partners, stakeholders and relevant policy makers and public authorities at national level in Vietnam.
• Act as a spokesperson VPMBr: Communicate and defend the PMI positions on issues of relevance and execute the agreed action plan.
• Provide expertise, knowledge and advice to Senior Leaders across the company on current and emerging tobacco issues and the evolution of societal expectations to increase understanding of how these issues impact the overall business strategy.
• Provide superior support for Senior Leaders across the company to create associations with interest groups and other key industry partners.
• Support and lead cross functional projects on external affairs related business issues.
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• At least 7 years of regulatory and government affairs experience required with sound knowledge of national government and legislative structure, working with government, think tanks, public interest groups and/or external/regulatory/government affairs departments in the private sector & a deep understanding of public/private sector dynamic
• Capable of effectively working with different stakeholders in a unique complex business environment both internally and externally.
• Strong business sense and the ability to act as the bridge between political and business environments
• Demonstrates the ability to work sensitively, and effectively, within and across diverse teams
• Entrepreneurial self-starter who comes up with new approaches and is eager to try those out
• Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to create factual, relevant, and easily understandable talking points and other messaging, and persuasively deliver it to relevant audiences
• Ability to build constructive relations and engage with external and internal partners at all levels
• Fluent in Vietnamese and English
  
  

What We Offer

Our success depends on the talented people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress.

Join PMI And You Too Can

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.
  
  

For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com.

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