Public Affairs and Advocacy Manager

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Position Purpose The Public Affairs & Policy Advocacy Manager is responsible for developing and executing integrated public affairs strategies that shape healthcare policies, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and enhance Novo Nordisk's reputation as a trusted partner in addressing serious chronic diseases. This role will lead policy advocacy initiatives, build strategic partnerships, and drive multi-stakeholder collaboration across priority therapeutic areas, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, MASH, and other strategic disease areas. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the role seeks to create a more enabling healthcare environment that improves patient outcomes, advances public health, and expands access to innovative healthcare solutions. Acting as a strategic connector between Novo Nordisk and the broader healthcare ecosystem, this role drives policy shaping, disease advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration to help realize Novo Nordisk's purpose of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Key Responsibilities 1. Policy Advocacy & Health System Shaping Monitor and analyze healthcare policies, reimbursement developments, regulatory trends, and broader health system dynamics. Identify opportunities to advance policy reforms that improve patient access and healthcare outcomes. Develop evidence-based policy positions, advocacy materials, white papers, and stakeholder engagement plans. Lead and support policy initiatives aligned with company priorities and national healthcare agendas. Translate complex policy developments into strategic recommendations for internal stakeholders. 2. Government & Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain trusted relationships with government authorities, healthcare policymakers, payers, medical societies, patient organizations, academic institutions, and industry associations. Support engagement with key external stakeholders to advance policy and public health objectives. Represent Novo Nordisk in external forums, policy dialogues, conferences, and industry platforms. Establish a strong stakeholder network that supports long-term advocacy goals. 3. Strategic Partnerships & Coalition Building Identify, establish, and manage strategic partnerships that advance public affairs priorities. Develop and lead multi-stakeholder collaborations involving healthcare professionals, patient groups, academia, and civil society organizations. Ensure partnerships deliver measurable impact and are aligned with business and public health objectives. Leverage regional and global best practices to strengthen local advocacy initiatives. 4. Patient & Disease Advocacy Drive disease awareness and public health initiatives focused on serious chronic diseases. Support the development of patient-centered advocacy programs and engagement strategies. Promote the incorporation of patient perspectives into policy discussions and healthcare decision-making. Foster meaningful collaboration with patient organizations to address unmet healthcare needs. 5. Cross-functional Leadership & Strategic Project Management Partner closely with Market Access, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal & Compliance, and Communications teams. Provide policy insights and strategic counsel to support business planning and decision-making. Lead cross-functional projects and coordinate external-facing initiatives. Ensure alignment between public affairs priorities and broader corporate objectives. 6. Issues Management & Corporate Reputation Monitor emerging political, policy, social, and healthcare-related developments. Anticipate potential risks and opportunities that may impact the company and its stakeholders. Support issue preparedness and coordinated response strategies. Contribute to activities that strengthen Novo Nordisk’s reputation as a responsible and trusted healthcare leader. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree or above in Public Health, Public Policy, Health Economics, Pharmacy, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Communications, or related disciplines. Experience Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Market Access, Health Policy, Healthcare Consulting, Pharmaceutical Industry, Trade Associations, or related fields. Proven experience in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, or healthcare ecosystem partnership development. Strong understanding of Taiwan's healthcare system, reimbursement environment, and public policy landscape. Experience leading complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience is highly preferred. Competencies Strategic Competencies Strategic Thinking Systems Thinking Political Acumen Business Understanding Public Affairs Competencies Policy Advocacy Stakeholder Engagement Partnership Development Patient Relations Healthcare Policy Analysis Leadership & Execution Project Management Influencing & Negotiation Cross-functional Collaboration Issue Management Change Management Personal Attributes Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-driven and results-oriented Agile and resilient in a dynamic environment High integrity and compliance mindset Strong learning agility and growth mindset Key Success Measures Successful delivery of priority policy advocacy initiatives. Development of high-impact stakeholder relationships and strategic partnerships. Enhanced policy attention and public awareness of serious chronic diseases. Measurable contribution to improving patient access and healthcare outcomes. Strengthened corporate reputation and thought leadership in healthcare policy and public affairs. Effective cross-functional collaboration that supports business and public health objectives. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.