Global Public Affairs Manager, Cardiovascular Diseases (Denmark, Bagsværd)

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Bagsværd, Denmark

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Do you have both the passion for and a track record in understanding, analysing, and navigating complex policy issues? Are you motivated by improving the lives of people living with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) through advocacy and partnerships? Then you could be our new Public Affairs Manager for Cardiovascular Diseases. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career.

The role
As our new Public Affairs Manager, you will join the team responsible for the development and implementation of the public affairs strategy for Novo Nordisk’s expanding portfolio to cardiovascular diseases and emerging therapy areas.

Novo Nordisk is venturing into cardiovascular diseases and is leading the public-private partnership iCARE4CVD. iCARE4CVD is an international research collaboration aiming to personalise prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. By creating a a federated database with more than 1 million patients, using artificial intelligence iCARE4CVD will look for new strategies to shift from a one-size-fits-all approach to personalised care.

In the role as public affairs manager on CVD, your key responsibilities will be:

• Executing policy and communication activities in the iCARE4CVD collaboration
• Support development of evidence-based advocacy material built on the outcome and results of the iCARE4CVD partnership in close collaboration with the team and other functions.
• Identify and evaluate gaps and needs for the current regulatory and policy landscape in CVD to communicate to regulatory authorities and policy makers to facilitate ethical, safe, and effective adoption and implementation of personalized prediction technology for CVD.
• Support external policy engagement with partnership organisations, patient groups, and other stakeholders
• Analyse policies and healthcare trends relevant to cardiovascular disease and derive insights for the advocacy strategy development.
• Manage the internal communication channels and platforms to support the roll-out and dissemination of the advocacy materials across affiliates

The role is limited to a two-year period.

Qualifications
To be successful in this position you will have:

• Ph.D. or master’s degree in political science, international business, or related field
• Proven experience in complex analyses and policy material development, preferably in healthcare
• Detail-oriented, energetic team player with a penchant for challenging the status quo
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical mindset and successful track record in project management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

The ideal candidate should also possess strong proficiency in both written and spoken English, and preferably with knowledge of the EU and CVD. Additionally, experience in a matrix organization is considered advantageous for this role.

About the department and team
Global Public Affairs & Patient Relations (GPAPR) is part of the Global Public Affairs & Sustainability area in Novo Nordisk. We aspire to be a proactive and solutions-oriented partner to patients and policymakers in the joint ambition to raise the standards of care in our therapy areas and help solve society’s fundamental challenges.

The role is anchored in Cardiovascular and Emerging Therapy Area Public Affairs Team that is driving the development and execution of the public affairs strategy for Novo Nordisk’s expanding portfolio to cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, liver diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. The role will also have a strong liaison with our colleagues working strategically with the iCARE4CVD Public-Private Partnership. For more information on this collaboration please see here: https://icare4cvd.eu/

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Head of Chronic Disease Policy, Marie Louise Rostrup +4534481881 or Global Alliances & Partnership Lead Nicholas Ciccone +45 30790344

Deadline
Please submit your application via our online application tool by 5th May 2024.

We will screen applications continuously, so don’t hesitate to submit it as soon as possible.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.

To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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.