About the Department
Novo Nordisk's Market Access and Public Affairs team engages diverse stakeholders across political and healthcare landscapes to forge solutions that drive patient access to innovative products. We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, growth hormone deficiencies and rare bleeding disorders through mutual wins for both Novo Nordisk and our Market Access customers. Our passion for helping people live better lives and our award-winning product pipeline can only be as effective as our ability to provide information to healthcare providers, key stakeholders and policymakers. Our Market Access and Public Affairs professionals ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most, by creating an environment where innovation and chronic disease management drive optimal health outcomes. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
The Associate Strategic Alliances-State Government Affairs Director sits within the State Government Affairs Team. This individual will coordinate with State Government Affairs Regional Leads to develop, align, and execute strategic state alliance engagement plans. Additionally, this role will monitor and analyze state legislation, regulation, and policy across assigned states. The position integrates alliance development expertise with state policy acumen to proactively identify emerging policy opportunities and risks, build strategic relationships, and advance Novo Nordisk's enterprise objectives. Will work collaboratively with policy and operations colleagues to monitor legislation and policy in assigned states. Collaborates, where appropriate, with Market Access Account Executives and Field Sales staff to implement state strategies that promote the Novo Nordisk brand and/or issues and/or relationships in the states within assigned region. Oversee activities of contract lobbyists in several states in the assigned region.
Relationships
Reports to the Team Lead Government Affairs, State. External relationships include but are not limited to: Governors, state legislators, state agencies (Health, Medicaid, Insurance Commissioners), advocacy associations, trade organizations (PhRMA, BIO),coalitions, contract lobbyists, and consultants. May be required to develop new relationships and alliances to address multistate policy challenges. Internal relationships include State Government Affairs, Alliance Development, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Market Access Strategy, Rare Disease, and Medical. Collaborates with Market Access colleagues and may coordinate with Field Sales and other internal NNI stakeholders to implement state strategies that promote Novo Nordisk interests or relationships in the States and to support patient access to Novo Nordisk products.
Essential Functions
Develop and implement state-specific alliance engagement strategies aligned with NNI business priorities and goals
Build and maintain strategic relationships with external associations and advocacy organizations
Coordinate cross-functional projects with Alliance Development and SGA teams
Educate and communicate with external stakeholders on policy positions
Track state legislation, regulation, and emerging policy trends
Analyze policy risks and opportunities to support advocacy strategies
Maintain political intelligence and brief internal stakeholders
Advocate with key state policymakers on legislative and regulatory initiatives
Manage and direct contract lobbyists in assigned states
Ensure compliance with state lobbying and ethics requirements
Develop proactive and reactive strategies to advance NNI policy priorities
Create and manage business plans aligned with enterprise priorities
Lead cross-functional working groups on policy objectives
Prepare materials and briefings for senior leadership
Cultivate relationships with policymakers, advocacy partners, and organizations
Develop new alliances to address multi-state policy challenges
Physical Requirements
20-30% overnight travel required - ; Driver must maintain a valid driver's license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; Advanced Degree a plus
10+ years of relevant business experience; Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience preferred
Knowledge of Novo Nordisk's therapeutic areas and marketplace preferred
Knowledge of state government affairs and public policy, including policy analysis and government relations. Work with external stakeholder groups or alliance development experience preferred
Strong planning, relationship building, cross-functional team and leadership skills required
Demonstrated ability to proactively strategize on how best to advance policy priorities
Ability to effectively deliver information, and explain, advocate and negotiate positions and issues to a broad spectrum of individuals required
Ability to work under tight deadlines, with little or no supervision required
Demonstrated track record of strong advocacy and communications skills
Demonstrated analytical skills to understand key components of legislation and policy
Proven track record of effective strategic planning, execution and follow up
Results-focused prior track record required
Strong interpersonal and communications style with ability to convey passion about Novo Nordisk and our company 's public policy goals; ability to generate excitement and enthusiasm among internal and external audiences
Travel required, including to NNI's Princeton or Washington DC offices
The base compensation range for this position is $152,700 to $267,300. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.
Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
