Public Affairs Associate Director

Public Affairs Associate Director

Are you passionate about shaping public policy and driving impactful change in health care? Novo Nordisk Canada is seeking a dynamic Public Affairs Associate Director to lead our advocacy efforts, influence legislative and regulatory initiatives, and champion the value of innovative life sciences.

If you are ready to make a difference, read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

Position Description

As Public Affairs Associate Director, you’ll be at the forefront of Novo Nordisk’s mission to improve patient outcomes and advance the innovative biopharmaceutical industry. You’ll develop strategies to navigate complex legislative landscapes, build impactful relationships with government and stakeholders, and advocate for policies that put patients first.

What you’ll do:

1. Lead federal and provincial advocacy strategies to influence health care policy, with a focus on chronic disease, and communicate the value of innovative medicines.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Patient Access, Communications, Legal, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs) to drive policy initiatives.
3. Oversee third-party government relations contractors and direct strategic lobbying efforts.
4. Build relationships with key stakeholders, including political and government officials, health agencies, industry associations, and patient advocacy organizations.
5. Draft policy statements, submissions, and presentations to influence public policy and brief internal leadership.
6. Plan high-impact events to raise awareness of Novo Nordisk’s contributions to chronic disease and life sciences.
7. Manage the Public Affairs budget with efficiency and accountability.

Required Qualifications

1. You hold a Bachelor’s degree (post-graduate degree preferred).
2. You bring 8+ years of experience in public affairs, advocacy, government relations, or equivalent governmental experience in a health-related portfolio.
3. You have a deep understanding of healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industry issues.
4. You’re a skilled communicator and negotiator, able to advocate effectively to diverse stakeholders.
5. You thrive under tight deadlines, with strong planning and leadership skills.
6. You embody our core values: empathy, inclusivity, team-building, and a drive for innovative solutions.

About the department

The NNCI Public Affairs team is dedicated to advancing innovative policy solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. We work to educate and influence through collaboration with governments and other key stakeholders to improve equitable access to health care while ensuring the sustainability of our health care system. We strive to create an environment where innovation and chronic disease management drive optimal health outcomes, ensuring therapies reach those who need them most.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 72,000 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. Novo Nordisk's B shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (Novo-B). Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NVO).

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Deadline:

Please apply before April 30th, 2025.

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.