Director - Public Affairs Strategic Planning and Operations
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
About the Department Novo Nordisk’s Market Access and Public
Affairs team engages diverse stakeholders across political and
healthcare landscapes to forge solutions that drive patient access
to innovative products. We strive to deliver the best possible
outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, growth hormone
deficiencies and rare bleeding disorders through mutual wins for
both Novo Nordisk and our Market Access customers. Our passion for
helping people live better lives and our award-winning product
pipeline can only be as effective as our ability to provide
life-changing information to healthcare providers, key stakeholders
and policymakers. Our Market Access and Public Affairs
professionals ensure that the latest therapies and products reach
the people who need them most, by creating an environment where
innovation and chronic disease management drive optimal health
outcomes. Are you ready to realize your potential? The Position The
Director – Public Affairs Strategic Planning & Operations is
responsible for developing, communicating, and executing key
strategic initiatives in support of the Public Affairs mission and
vision. This role drives strategic projects across Public Affairs,
provides strategic and operational insights to guide strategy
development and facilitate effective communication with internal
and external stakeholders. This role is responsible for providing
expert strategic guidance and operational support to advance the
Company's Public Affairs agenda. This position plays a pivotal role
in shaping the Company's interactions with stakeholders, including
policymakers, regulatory bodies, and the public, to enhance access
to healthcare products and technologies. Relationships This role
reports directly to the Vice President, Public Affairs, manages a
team of direct reports, and is part of the Public Affairs
leadership team. This role interacts with external partners, and
senior executives across the organization. Collaborates closely
with related functions such as Communications, Legal, Investor
Relations, and other departments within US and Global Affiliates.
Builds relationships with external stakeholders, including policy
makers, industry groups, and advocacy organizations. Essential
Functions Provide strategic and operational support to the VP of
Public Affairs; support the VP in defining and executing strategic
initiatives Lead and manage strategic projects and initiatives
internally across NNI Public Affairs, as well as the development of
strategies for effective communication with government entities and
advocacy groups Develop and manage the measurement and reporting of
Public Affairs value, including financial impact, efficiency
impact, risk mitigation, and other business metrics Analyze key
performance indicators and provide insights to drive increased
value for Public Affairs initiatives Monitor and analyze key trends
and policies in healthcare and life sciences to identify
opportunities and challenges for NNI Act as a liaison between the
Public Affairs department and other functions to ensure alignment
of strategies with organizational goals Develop and execute
strategies for community engagement, government relations, and
communication efforts Collaborate with internal stakeholders,
including Market Access and Communications, to gain support for
Public Affairs strategies, align efforts, and share insights
Represent Public Affairs in cross-functional meetings and external
events as needed Prepare high-impact executive communications,
including presentations and reports for internal and external
audiences Provide Leadership and Mentorship Lead multifunctional
team to achieve strategic project milestones and objectives Mentor
and train team members to develop their skills and expertise Build
and maintain a local and global network to drive new ways of
working and share novel insights Serve as a liaison with industry
associations, representing the Company at relevant meetings and
conferences Core Competencies Ability to create and deliver
presentations to all levels within the organization Ability to
manage multiple internal relationships and interface with
senior-level management Proficiency in program and project
management and complex stakeholder management Ability to work
autonomously, make sound business judgments, and take decisive
actions Ability to anticipate business challenges and propose
strategic solutions Exceptional analytical and critical thinking
abilities, with a focus on driving value and outcomes Proven
leadership skills with the capability to develop and communicate a
vision and engage teams Physical Requirements Approximately 20%
overnight travel. Development Of People Supervisory. Ensure that
reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with
annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the
priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so
that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand
their level of accountability for results and the measurement
process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and
aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to
enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased
levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication
of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.
Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree required Advanced degree (public
health, political science, or related disciplines), MBA, or JD is
preferred 10 years of experience in Public Affairs, healthcare
policy, or related fields within the pharmaceutical/biotechnical
industry or US Government 5 years of supervisory experienced is
preferred Demonstrated experience in navigating complex regulatory
or policy environments Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry
trends, regulatory environment, and stakeholder engagement
strategies Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and initiatives in a
fast-paced environment Strong project management skills and
familiarity with public policy advocacy and engagement strategies
The base compensation range for this position is $181,670 to
317,920. Base compensation is determined based on a number of
factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based
on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers
long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending
on the position's level or other company factors. Employees are
also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs
including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance;
disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending
accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement
program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical
illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home
insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick
time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.
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. Novo
Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status
or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal
laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to
Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to
apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for
accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the
status of applications.
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