Environmental Government Affairs Lead

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Are you experienced in driving change through Public Affairs strategies and initiatives? Do you have a proven track record in environmental and sustainability issues? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a global company with industry leading activities in ESG commit-ted to improving patients’ lives worldwide? 

If yes, then you might be the maternity cover for our Environmental Policy Lead in our highly skilled Global Public Affairs and Patient Relations department. Apply now for a life-changing ca-reer! 

The starting date for this maternity cover will be on 1 May 2025, and the end date on 1 April 2026.  

The Position

You will work in our Danish and EU Government Affairs team, being responsible for driving and implementing our global public affairs engagement on environmental and climate legislation of key importance for Novo Nordisk. You will be working in a close, multi-disciplinary collaboration with colleagues in Corporate Environmental Strategy, Product Supply and the part of the team that is based in Brussels. 

Key responsibilities include:
•    Ensuring strategic advocacy on EU green files of key importance for Novo Nordisk’ operations 
•    Supporting Corporate Environmental Strategy through public affairs plans and execution of external engagement and advocacy
•    Assessing and analysing key policy trends, risks and opportunities and their potential impact on Novo Nordisk 
•    Working strategically with key external partners and representing Novo Nordisk in relevant global organisations and fora

The role is based in our global headquarters in Bagsværd, Denmark, however, international travel (10%) mainly to Brussels, commensurate with the role. 

Qualifications
 

As an ideal candidate, you have a Master’s Degree in Political Science, International Business or a related field combined with 5+ years of relevant work experience in public affairs in sustainability, health, industry, consultancy or public institutions. 
 

Success criteria for this role include: 
•    A deep understanding of and ability to navigate in complex political environments and within matrix organisations. Experience with interactions in political environments is a requirement
•    Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience in designing and forming partner-ships with a wide range of stakeholders
•    Experience working internationally with a proven track record in delivering public affairs en-gagements
•    An analytical mindset with strong skills to understand very technical issues and translate them to policy messages
•    Excellent communication and presentations skills, along with strong command of written and spoken English, and Danish as an asset

As an individual, we are looking for someone who has exceptional interpersonal and is energetic, initiative-taking and a strong team player. Furthermore, you like to challenge the status quo as you pursue opportunities and create tangible solutions to complex problems. 

About the department

Global Public Affairs and Patient Relations is part of the Global Public Affairs & Sustainability area in Novo Nordisk. We are an active partner for patients and policymakers raising the standards of care in our therapy areas and helping solve society’s fundamental challenges. The team covers health and corporate issues focusing on main markets, leading EU relations and home market corporate and public affairs. 

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales - we're all working to move the needle on patient care. 

Contact

For further information, please contact Marie Hjortdal, Senior Director, Head of Danish and EU Government Affairs, Global Public Affairs and Patient Relations at [email protected].

Deadline

6 March 2025.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. 

To ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process, please refrain from having a personal photo on your CV or application.
 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.