Category Location: Position Description What you'll do:
- Lead federal and provincial advocacy strategies to influence health care policy, with a focus on chronic disease, and communicate the value of innovative medicines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Patient Access, Communications, Legal, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs) to drive policy initiatives.
- Oversee third-party government relations contractors and direct strategic lobbying efforts.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders, including political and government officials, health agencies, industry associations, and patient advocacy organizations.
- Draft policy statements, submissions, and presentations to influence public policy and brief internal leadership.
- Plan high-impact events to raise awareness of Novo Nordisk's contributions to chronic disease and life sciences.
- Manage the Public Affairs budget with efficiency and accountability.
Required Qualifications
- You hold a Bachelor's degree (post-graduate degree preferred).
- You bring 8+ years of experience in public affairs, advocacy, government relations, or equivalent governmental experience in a health-related portfolio.
- You have a deep understanding of healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industry issues.
- You're a skilled communicator and negotiator, able to advocate effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- You thrive under tight deadlines, with strong planning and leadership skills.
- You embody our core values: empathy, inclusivity, team-building, and a drive for innovative solutions.
About the department Contact Deadline:
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