Team Member – Plant

Division

Department

Sub Department 1

Job Purpose

1. Cascade corporate affairs agenda at unit locations
2. Ensure positive engagement with key external stakeholders
3. Support in obtaining approvals/permissions/ NOCs for the plant location on time
4. Support in ensuring business continuity at the unit location
5. 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 stakeholders

Expectation 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 manner

Good relationship with external stakeholders

Business 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