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Krishna Seth

Krishna Seth

Kitchener,Canada

Summary

Experienced Government Relations and Stakeholder Management Specialist with over 8 years of expertise in government research, relationship building, outreach, and social media. Excellent in evaluating public policy and executing multi-pronged strategies to engage the targeted community for sustained company growth. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments to ensure organizational objectives are met efficiently. Strong ability to connect with stakeholders familar and not familar with the political process in Canada with a passion in helping patient groups get the support they need.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Government Affairs and Patient Advocacy Lead

UCB Canada Inc.
11.2023 - Current
  • Direct point of contact with Government Officials, Policy Makers, key national and regional Patient Groups, building and maintaining long-term, trusting relationships and partnerships.
  • Participate in and engage with relevant pharma trade associations, synthesizing the insights they
    bring and contributing to relevant working groups including active support for their insight and position development.
  • Lead UCB’s multidisciplinary External Engagement Committee to align on priorities and ensure an integrated cross-functional approach to the external environment
  • Interacts with regional and global market access, policy, and external engagement colleagues at
    UCB to ensure alignment between local plans and priorities and regional and global focus areas
    and objectives.
  • Plan and manage budget and resource allocation for activities, with clearly articulated rationale
    and expected impact.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility & works effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Successfully launched a multi-stakeholder coalition comprised of patient group representatives, clinicians and advocates in the Immunology disease space focused on external policy change.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Senior Manager, External Affairs

Novo Nordisk
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Accountable for identifying and developing defensive and responsive federal strategies to address legislative and public policy initiatives.
  • Collaborates with cross functional departments to implement federal strategies to promote the Novo Nordisk brand.
  • Conducts the strategic lobbying activities with the federal government and other key industry stakeholders.
  • Drafts letters, policy statements and other public policy materials for internal and external partners.
  • Responsible for managing the effective and efficient use of the External Affairs annual budget allocation.

Executive Assistant

Wilfrid Laurier University, Advancement & External Relations
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Serves as Executive Administrative Assistant to both the Vice-President, Advancement & External Relations, and the Assistant Vice-President, Development.
  • Ensured continued positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Supports the strategic development of fundraising activities and other related alumni engagement.
  • Maintaining and monitoring priority timelines, key deliverables, and deadlines, preparing reports and materials for meetings and events.
  • Prepare and distribute confidential donor correspondence.

Constituency and Parliamentary Assistant

House of Commons - The Office of MP Raj Saini
02.2017 - 07.2021
  • Provided support for the Member of Parliament in meetings and at events.
  • Maintained & created stakeholder relationships.
  • Led the stakeholder outreach and stakeholder engagement between the Hill and locally.
  • Worked as part of a dynamic team to develop committee questions in multiple subject areas.
  • Assisted in research for policy and committee briefs.
  • Assisted in speech writing for the Member
  • Manages MP’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter)
  • Created communication products such as newsletters, letters to the editor, calendars, householders and business cards.
  • Assists in coordinating events and MP schedule.
  • Remains calm, productive, and effective during difficult circumstances.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – BA - Honours Political Science

Wilfrid Laurier University

Skills

  • Government Relations
  • Strong Federal Government Contacts
  • Policy Analysis
  • Policy Research
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Public-Private Advocacy
  • Community Outreach
  • Excellent Writing
  • Excellent Verbal Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Excellent Organization & Time Management
  • Team Building
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Social Media Skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Government Affairs and Patient Advocacy Lead

UCB Canada Inc.
11.2023 - Current

Senior Manager, External Affairs

Novo Nordisk
03.2022 - 01.2023

Executive Assistant

Wilfrid Laurier University, Advancement & External Relations
06.2021 - 03.2022

Constituency and Parliamentary Assistant

House of Commons - The Office of MP Raj Saini
02.2017 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts – BA - Honours Political Science

Wilfrid Laurier University

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