Public Affairs Lead - Obesity Policy

Category: Corporate Affairs

Location:Søborg, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

• Proactively identify, assess and analyse trends and shifts in the political and policy environment to support Novo Nordisk’s global public affairs strategy in obesity
• Analyse the impact of health policies on Novo Nordisk’s priorities in obesity and develop briefings and materials to communicate this impact to a cross-functional audience
• Develop Novo Nordisk’s policy positions, and develop policy materials and re-sources to motivate affiliates to shape policy related to obesity
• Develop evidence-based narratives to improve quality of care for people living with obesity through policy change
• Benchmark policies from around the world and consolidate best practices to share with local affiliates, providing strategic advice to support local analyses of the policy landscape
• Identify and exploit synergies in policy opportunities or challenges across other Novo Nordisk disease areas (eg diabetes, cardiovascular disease)

• 5+ years’ experience in policy development or public affairs within a govern-ment, pharmaceutical company or consultancy environment. Experience work-ing in chronic disease policy preferred.
• Preferably have worked internationally with a proven track record in delivering campaigns in multiple geographies
• A deep understanding of health policy and health systems
• An analytical mindset and excellent project management skills
• Professional fluency of written and spoken English