Novo Nordisk

Public Affairs Manager

Novo Nordisk

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Oslo • Norway

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About the role

  • You will be part of driving the public affairs strategy, the tactical planning and execution, supporting key commercial objectives across the Novo Nordisk portfolio, via national and regional engagement
  • Drive Novo Nordisk policy priorities in obesity, diabetes and haemophilia positioning Novo Nordisk as the leading company within our therapy areas
  • Increase the general understanding of obesity as a growing social problem and the complex set of reasons behind obesity
  • Build, develop and leverage relationships to key external stakeholders (political stakeholders and decision makers, key opinion leaders, industry partners, specialist societies, patient associations and press)
  • Understand political processes and how they can be influenced
  • Establish platforms and meeting arenas for partnerships both within obesity and diabetes
  • Organize meetings / events bringing multiple stakeholders together
  • Drive and contribute to social responsibility and sustainability initiatives and projects adapted to the Norwegian market
  • Handle and coordinate press activities both reactively and proactively

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of relevant experience from health-related organizations or preferably have worked as a political advisor
  • Higher scientific education for instance in political science, social studies, life sciences or journalism
  • Prior experience with communication is beneficial
  • Knowledge about our prioritized therapy areas
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to build lasting relations and partnerships with key stakeholders
  • Fluent in both written and spoken Norwegian and English and effective communicative level is crucial for the role
  • Experienced and well-organized Project Manager
  • You work well under tight deadlines, have good coordination skills as well as maintaining a good overview
  • Experience as a political advisor to members of parliament or ministers is a plus for this role
  • You are proactive and flexible, and adapt action plans to maximise opportunities and effectively address challenges
  • You have a one-team approach and 'all hands-on deck' mentality
Benefits
  • Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us.
  • More information if you have questions, feel free to contact: Market Access & Public Affairs Associate Director, Anders Zeidler (+47 904 10 390)
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