Emma Watson, Mph
About Emma Watson, Mph
Emma Watson, MPH, is the Director of State Government Affairs at Novocure, overseeing stakeholder engagement and managing government relations.
Current Role at Novocure
Emma Watson currently serves as the Director of State Government Affairs at Novocure. In this role, she oversees state-level stakeholder engagement, acting as the primary liaison with policy organizations, industry groups, and trade associations. Additionally, she is responsible for managing government and community relations, implementing best practices for a corporate state government affairs program. Emma also spearheads the development of a multi-state, multi-issue policy agenda, which aims to influence legislative and regulatory proposals nationwide.
Previous Positions at Novocure
Prior to her current role, Emma Watson held the position of Associate Director of State Government Affairs at Novocure from 2023 to 2024. During her time in this role, she focused on overseeing state-level stakeholder engagement and managing government and community relations. Her contribution laid the groundwork for her subsequent promotion to Director.
Experience at American Cancer Society
Emma Watson worked at the American Cancer Society in two significant roles. From 2019 to 2023, she served as the Pennsylvania Government Relations Director. Before that, she worked as the Grassroots Advocacy Manager from 2015 to 2018. In these roles, she contributed to government relations and grassroots advocacy efforts, helping to implement strategies aimed at advancing the organization's mission and influencing health policy.
Educational Background
Emma Watson graduated from Temple University with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, studying from 2011 to 2014. Before that, she completed her undergraduate studies at Elizabethtown College, attending from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in public health, which she has leveraged in her various professional roles.