Public Affairs Manager at Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Pubblicato il 16-08-2026 - Novo Nordisk in Roma
Position Overview
Public Affairs Manager at Novo Nordisk, Inc., based in Rome, Italy (Lazio). Category: Corporate Affairs. This full-time on-site position offers opportunities for career growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement public affairs strategies that support the company's priorities across therapeutic areas.
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with institutional stakeholders, healthcare authorities, scientific societies, patient organisations, think tanks and industry associations.
- Monitor, analyse and anticipate institutional, policy, legislative and healthcare developments at national and European levels, assessing the potential impact of policy changes on patients, healthcare systems and business objectives.
- Facilitate dialogue and partnerships aimed at improving prevention, innovation and awareness, including the development of advocacy initiatives and the implementation of corporate projects.
- Contribute to evidence-based policy positions, advocacy plans and briefing materials.
- Work with an integrated,
cross‑functional approach in close partnership with colleagues across the External Affairs department and the Business Units.
Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Law, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Institutional Relations or related functions, with experience within the pharmaceutical sector highly desirable.
- A strong understanding of national and European institutional and healthcare policy environments and the ability to anticipate and assess policy impact on patients, healthcare systems and business priorities.
- Proven ability to build and nurture trusted relationships with institutional stakeholders, scientific societies, patient organisations and industry associations.
- Excellent communication, advocacy and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, cross‑functional mindset.
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