Irmak Özer Email & Phone Number

Lausanne, Vd, Ch

Lausanne, Vd, Ch

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

• Identify potential global partners, including international organizations, civil society entities, private sector entities, and academic institutions aligning with organizational goals as a part of a global role.• Establish and cultivate robust relationships with existing and potential partners to foster collaboration and mutual benefit. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive mapping of partnerships, highlighting collaboration areas, funding sources, and strategic alignment to… Show more • Identify potential global partners, including international organizations, civil society entities, private sector entities, and academic institutions aligning with organizational goals as a part of a global role.• Establish and cultivate robust relationships with existing and potential partners to foster collaboration and mutual benefit. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive mapping of partnerships, highlighting collaboration areas, funding sources, and strategic alignment to identify opportunities for further engagement. • Pursue shared value opportunities with global stakeholders, supporting cross-functional engagement with internal business teams, global public health teams, and regional and national policy teams. • Represent the organization in key relationships with diverse stakeholders in Geneva, particularly with NGOs, foundations, civil society, academia, think tanks, and the private sector. • Coordinate and host influential side-events at the World Health Assembly and the United Nations General Assembly, reinforcing company's thought leadership.• Secure high-profile speaking engagements for executive leadership at global forums such as H20, World Cancer Congress. Show less

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Istanbul, Turkey

Leading Public Affairs initiatives encompassing public policy, government relations, and market access within the organization; offering strategic guidance to business units operating in medical, life sciences, and interventional sectors.Public Policy and Government Relations responsibilities:• Developed and implemented annual strategic advocacy and policy plans aligned with organizational priorities.• Collaborated with key stakeholders, including government officials… Show more Leading Public Affairs initiatives encompassing public policy, government relations, and market access within the organization; offering strategic guidance to business units operating in medical, life sciences, and interventional sectors.Public Policy and Government Relations responsibilities:• Developed and implemented annual strategic advocacy and policy plans aligned with organizational priorities.• Collaborated with key stakeholders, including government officials, academics, and industry representatives, to establish guidelines and build coalitions.• Built and managed relationships with advocacy organizations and patient groups as well as public health policy makers in key therapeutic areas to fulfil mutual goals.• Supported business units in market expansion through long-term policy and advocacy strategies.• Led engagement with trade associations, holding roles such as:Turkish Association of Research-Based Medical Technology Manufacturers (ARTED): Health Economics Committee Chair, February 2020- January 2022, Health Economics Committee Vice Chair, 2016-2020The Middle East and Africa Medical Devices and Diagnostics Trade Association (MECOMED): Member of Market Access Committee, January 2021-2022, Chair of Digital Health Committee, August 2021- January 2022Market access responsibilities:• Conducted analysis of payment and reimbursement risks.• Designed payment strategies to optimize market access.• Drove market access with payment strategies & stakeholder engagement. Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

- Stretch assignment at Greater Asia region covering public policy and health economicsand outcomes research (HEOR) projects on antimicrobial resistance, blood culture solutions and single-use medical devices.- Providing strategic support to 6 business units in BD Turkey in public policy, government relations and market access; driving company-level government relations.- Representing the company at the national industry association (ARTED) as the Chair of Health Economics… Show more - Stretch assignment at Greater Asia region covering public policy and health economicsand outcomes research (HEOR) projects on antimicrobial resistance, blood culture solutions and single-use medical devices.- Providing strategic support to 6 business units in BD Turkey in public policy, government relations and market access; driving company-level government relations.- Representing the company at the national industry association (ARTED) as the Chair of Health Economics Committee.- Leading BD Turkey Marketing Council, member of EMA Marketing Council. Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

- Developing and driving public policy projects: Developing strategies and execution plans for public policy and advocacy campaigns; pursuing range of advocacy efforts; developing guidelines; supporting preparation of recommendations; building coalitions with key allies (government officials, academics, industry representatives); supporting business units for expanding the market through long-term policy & marketing strategies- Elevating company’s profile through government & industry… Show more - Developing and driving public policy projects: Developing strategies and execution plans for public policy and advocacy campaigns; pursuing range of advocacy efforts; developing guidelines; supporting preparation of recommendations; building coalitions with key allies (government officials, academics, industry representatives); supporting business units for expanding the market through long-term policy & marketing strategies- Elevating company’s profile through government & industry relations: Building relationships with policymakers through weekly visits to Ankara; developing alliances with provider and patient groups; leading trade association engagement- Vice Chair (2018- 2020), Chair (2020- 2022) at the national industry association’s (ARTED) Health Economics Committee - Raising awareness about public issues: Identifying company’s policy objectives; developing external engagement strategy; guiding evidence generation plans to support policy & market access goals- Driving market access strategies: Analyzing payment and reimbursement risks; designing payment strategies; engaging with public and private payers- Leading Marketing Council in Turkey (Extended responsibility): Support GM in developing company level marketing strategy and objectives; leading and planning (workshops, strategic priorities, trainings etc.) monthly council meetings to enhance strategic capabilities of the marketing team; representing Turkish team at regional EMA Marketing Council Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

- Driving market shaping projects under the guidance of Regional Public Affairs Director- Leading public policy initiatives - Lobbying, advocacy and government relations - Providing strategic support to business units for market access, reimbursement and health economics- Company representation at the industry association - Vice Chair of Health Economics Committee (2016-2018)

Istanbul, Turkey

Bi-weekly column on contemporary arts & cultural heritage

Istanbul, Turkey

Currently contributing to Gazete Duvar and Milliyet Sanat; writing about Istanbul art scene, contemporary art exhibitions and cultural destinations.Former contributor to hurriyet.com.tr, Art50.net, Yabangee, The Magger and Artisans Dergi.All content can be reached through my website: https://irmakozer.com/

Responsible for digital marketing activities of “Hürriyet TV” brand, the video website under hurriyet.com.tr- Managing all marketing activities of Hurriyet TV: Strategic planning, implementation and delivery of integrated marketing, PR and sponsorship activities of the video website of the second most visited news website in Turkey, Hurriyet.com.tr- Managing conversion rates and tracking traffic trends&visitor behavior- Social media and online community management- Running… Show more Responsible for digital marketing activities of “Hürriyet TV” brand, the video website under hurriyet.com.tr- Managing all marketing activities of Hurriyet TV: Strategic planning, implementation and delivery of integrated marketing, PR and sponsorship activities of the video website of the second most visited news website in Turkey, Hurriyet.com.tr- Managing conversion rates and tracking traffic trends&visitor behavior- Social media and online community management- Running the development, implementation, monitoring, tracking and optimizing of campaigns on Facebook Ads and Google Adwords Show less

- Developing B2C&B2B marketing strategies for potential clients that would drive sales&loyalty and maximize customer/employee retention- Actively managing project sales process: Lead generation; credentials pitch; solution pitch; negotiation; close; handover to the account management team- Tracking projects for fulfilling main objectives including brand partnerships, operational flow, technological maintenance and return on investment (ROI)

Istanbul, Turkey

- Coordinating government outreach programs and advocacy strategies under the supervision of the Public Affairs Director- Stakeholder mapping and preparing engagement plans for clients in various industries- Preparing industry related guidelines and white papers (internal and client exclusive)- Preparing bi-weekly political and business sector based monitoring reports about political and economic developments in Turkey- Preparing pitches, strategies and communication plans for… Show more - Coordinating government outreach programs and advocacy strategies under the supervision of the Public Affairs Director- Stakeholder mapping and preparing engagement plans for clients in various industries- Preparing industry related guidelines and white papers (internal and client exclusive)- Preparing bi-weekly political and business sector based monitoring reports about political and economic developments in Turkey- Preparing pitches, strategies and communication plans for potential clients Show less

Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece

Msc, Comparative Politics / Conflict Studies

Ma, Southeast European Studies

Ba, Social And Political Sciences

International Institute For Political And Economic Studies

Erasmus Exchange Programme, European Studies

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Cultural Heritage