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 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 Assoc. Director develops and implements plans to engage with outside organizations and associations to advance NNI enterprise strategies. Works on complex issues that require an in-depth knowledge of the company and its long-term ambitions. Understands NNI's business and proactively identifies and prioritizes opportunities to partner with advocacy groups and influence/advance company aims. Identifies, creates, and manages key relationships with select associations and organizations. Defines mutual goals and objectives and builds awareness and support of overall strategic benefits of the alliance/partnership. Collaborate and coordinate with peers and cross-functional colleagues locally and globally.

Relationships

Reports to the Market Access and Public Affairs Senior Director, Alliance Development. Other internal relationships include all other Market Access & Public Affairs teams, Sales Marketing/Brand, Medical, Legal, Compliance, Communications and other key stakeholders locally and globally. External relationships include Associations and Advocacy groups that have been identified as strategic partners. Interactions frequently involve influencing and partnering with senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to NNI.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and track progress of prioritized business plans for assigned responsibilities
• Ensure action plans are aligned with MAPA and Enterprise priorities, taking into account the priorities and objectives of other internal partners (ie � Medical, Commercial, etc)
• Apply a balanced approach that takes into account customer and stakeholder objectives
• Proactively explore and evaluate potential/emerging needs of the company and develop corresponding actions
• Build and maintain strategic networks of relationships internally (locally and globally) and externally (with partner associations and other key organizations)
• Actively engage with other members in the Alliance Development team, and work with the Senior Director to ensure a coordinated strategy is pulled through the broader PA team
• Communicate with local and global colleagues, as needed, apprising them of US plans and programs
• Coordinate with, provide education to, and communicate proactively with internal stakeholders to effectively collaborate and inform

Physical Requirements

20-30% overnight travel required. The incumbent can work in Washington DC or the Plainsboro , NJ office.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; Advanced Degree a plus
• 10+ years of relevant business experience; Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience preferred
• Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience and knowledge of NNI�s therapeutic areas and marketplace preferred
• Demonstrated career progression with increasing roles of responsibility
• 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
• Proven track record of effective strategic planning, execution and follow up
• Strong relationship builder and cross-functional team collaborator
• Previous experience working in a matrixed organizational structure

The base compensation range for this position is $148,290 to $259,510. 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.

We�re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

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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