Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people living with chronic diseases? Do you have a strong understanding of healthcare policy and how to engage and influence decision-makers? We are looking for a Head of Public Affairs to join our team at Novo Nordisk Oceania. If you are ready to lead the implementation of our public affairs strategy and foster strong relationships with stakeholders, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.
Novo Nordisk has been globally recognized as the Best Place to Work, topping the ranks for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023. It is an exciting time to join Novo Nordisk and be part of a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, helping us achieve our aspirations to establish a global presence in the industry.
About the department
You will be joining Novo Nordisk Oceania, reporting to the Senior Director of Market Access Public Affairs and Sustainability. Our team is devoted to improving the lives of people managing chronic diseases through innovative solutions and strong partnerships. We work collaboratively to drive change and make a positive impact on the healthcare landscape in Oceania.
The position
As Head of Public Affairs, you will lead the Public Affairs team to ensure patients can access our products when they need them.
Develop and implement a public affairs strategy in collaboration with business units to foster strong relationships with stakeholders and drive change. Lead joint advocacy initiatives with external stakeholders to prioritize chronic diseases and improve patient lives. Collaborate with patient organisations to create platforms for those living with chronic diseases. Maintain sustainable relationships with advocacy stakeholders and assess opportunities for Novo Nordisk involvement in policy-making. Monitor external health and policy environments, share best practices, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with laws and ethics. Qualifications A bachelor's degree. At least 10+ years of relevant experience. Ability to build strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including executives, alongside with a deep understanding (or ability to quickly develop) of healthcare policy and systems, enabling effective engagement and influence within the healthcare ecosystem. Strong communication skills, adept at internal and external messaging, coupled with robust organisational and project management abilities, with a preference for experience in people management. Must be an Australian Citizen or have full working rights in Australia. Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We're inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we're all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.
Contact
Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
Deadline
Until the completion of recruitment. Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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.
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