Public Affairs Associate Director - Policy

Are you passionate about shaping public policy? Do you have a knack for influencing government decision-making and public opinion? We are looking for a Public Affairs Associate Director - Policy to join our team and drive our global policy development and advocacy initiatives. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

Your main responsibilities in this role will include:

• Develop and articulate clear, rational, and cross-functionally informed public policy positions in key policy areas including, but not limited to, intellectual property, compounding, taxation, pricing, reimbursement, industrial policies, market access, and trade.
• Identify, coordinate and drive policy priorities and convergence around key policy positions across functions and affiliates in a timely manner, demonstrating agility in revising/revisiting positions as circumstances evolve.
• Identify and prioritise key strategic policy threats and opportunities and effectively engage internal colleagues and stakeholders to drive and influence external positioning and responses.
• Share best practices and learnings across affiliates while identifying capacity gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Closely collaborate with Regions, Affiliates, EVP/SVP/GMs to ensure alignment of global policy and advocacy activities and create robust policy development positions.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive research agenda aligned with global policy objectives and affiliates in key markets.
• Develop critical resources (e.g., white papers, advocacy briefs) for use by affiliate teams and senior leaders.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• BS or BA degree (MA/MPA/MBA preferred) in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years’ leadership experience in government, government affairs, public policy or related fields. Life science and pharmaceutical sector experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of the pharmaceutical industry and health policy from a corporate and broader environmental perspective.
• Expertise in creating and developing government policy positions in a corporate setting.
• In-depth knowledge of global political and regulatory environments, particularly in key markets relevant to the organisation's business operations.
• Proven track record of engaging and relationship-building with health care trade associations, policymakers, and governing bodies with jurisdiction over healthcare.
• Experience in influencing trade association strategy, aligning with organisational goals and values.
• Fluent spoken and written English is a prerequisite.

About the department

Global Public Affairs & Patient Relations is part of Novo Nordisk’s Corporate Strategy and Corporate Affairs (CSCA) department. In CSCA, we help patients achieve better health by providing sustainable solutions across our triple bottom line. We are responsible for the global commercialization of our products and for securing responsible business practices, effective communication, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Novo Nordisk is committed to being a sustainable business by creating long-term value for our patients, employees, partners, and shareholders through the development of innovative and competitive solutions that respond to unmet needs.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.

Contact and Deadline

Please apply by 3/02/2025

For further information please contact Elliot Hughes, Head of International Government Affairs & Policy, at [email protected]

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 an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

Please note that only applications in English will be considered.

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.