Director - Public Affairs - Policy - Tax Trade & Intellectual Property
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025
|
|
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? This role can
sit in Plainsboro, NJ or Washington, DC. The Position The Director
– US Tax, Trade, IP works on complex issues that will require an
in-depth knowledge of the company and its long-term ambitions.
Develops Novo Nordisk Inc (NNI's) policy positions, in line with
Enterprise Strategy for tax, trade and intellectual property.
Manages relationships with select government agencies. Serves as a
subject matter expert. Solicits internal stakeholder insights to
advance company priorities and analyze the business impact of
select policy proposals in areas such as tax policy, trade, patents
and intellectual property – to NNI and the broader industry.
Educates and enables broader PA Team and NNI business to leverage
these positions. Works in a matrixed environment and coordinate
with peers and cross-functional colleagues locally and globally.
Relationships Reports to the Market Access and Public Affairs
Senior Director, Policy. Other internal relationships include a
dotted line with Corporate Tax, as well as other Market Access &
Public Affairs teams, Medical, Legal, Compliance, Communications
and other key stakeholders locally and globally. External
relationships include select federal agencies that may develop
health care policies that could impact the pharmaceutical industry.
Interactions frequently involve interactions with senior level
leaders regarding matters of significance to NNI. Essential
Functions Achieve deep understanding of, and serve as a subject
matter expert on, assigned policy areas and the potential impact to
NNI’s business Integral part of NNI Public Affairs, with close
collaboration with Corporate Tax and Legal to ensure proper
business and policy strategies related to tax, trade, and
intellectual property Monitor and analyze global, US federal,
state, and local tax legislation, regulations, judicial
developments, and proposals to assess their potential impact on the
organization Recognize tax, trade, and IP policy risks and
implement mitigation strategies across Novo Nordisk. Communicate
across NAO and Corporate Tax to ensure that risks are properly
quantified, reported and documented Understand and evaluate
potential business impact of policy proposals by coordinating and
gathering insights from other departments (Corporate Tax, MA,
Comm’l BUs, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, etc) Assigned policy areas
may include, but are not limited to: Tax, Trade, Intellectual
Property, Supply Chain, Private Health Insurance, Medicare,
Medicaid, Reference Pricing, Pricing / Price Increases,
Reimbursement, Privacy, Labor / Employment Develop NNI’s policy
positions, in line with Enterprise Strategy Clearly communicate
with federal agencies on NNI’s positions Educate and enable broader
Market Access and Public Affairs Teams, Corporate Tax team, and
other NNI colleagues, on policy positions Build and maintain
strategic networks of relationships internally (locally and
globally) Coordinate and communicate proactively with internal
stakeholders to effectively collaborate and inform Lead internal
collaborative teams on specific policy initiatives identified by
NNI Executive Team Physical Requirements 10-20% overnight travel
required. Qualifications J.D. or advanced degree required 8 years
of policy development, advocacy, legal, government affairs or other
relevant experience required Expert knowledge of issues within the
US healthcare system pertaining to tax policy, trade, patents and
intellectual property that affect the pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry and legal experience preferred
Strong executive presence and communication/presentation skills
that engage senior leaders among internal and external audiences
Ability to convey passion and generate excitement and enthusiasm
about Novo Nordisk Strong organizational skills Superior
analytical, written, and verbal communication skills Demonstrated
career progression with increasing roles of responsibility Proven
track record of effective strategic planning, execution and follow
up Previous experience working in a matrixed organizational
structure, with strong commitment to collaboration across team,
department, and industry “boundaries” The base compensation range
for this position is $200,000 to $259,000. 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.
Keywords: , Arlington , Director - Public Affairs - Policy - Tax Trade & Intellectual Property, Sales , Washington, Virginia