Associate Public Affairs Policy Director - 340B

Associate Public Affairs Policy Director - 340B
Location: Washington, DC, US

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 Public Affairs Policy Director works on complex issues that require an in-depth knowledge of the company and its long‑term ambitions. Develops NNI's policy positions, in line with Enterprise Strategy. Manages relationships with select government agencies. Serves as a subject‑matter expert. Solicits internal stakeholder insights to analyze the business impact of select policy proposals – to NNI and the broader industry. Educates and enables broader PA Team and NNI business to leverage these positions. Collaborates and coordinates with peers and cross‑functional colleagues locally and globally.

Relationships
Reports to the Market Access and Public Affairs Director. Other internal relationships include all other Market Access & Public Affairs teams, Operations, Finance, Medical, Legal, Compliance, Communications and other key stakeholders locally and globally. External relationships include select federal agencies and state and federal policymakers that may develop health care policies that could impact the pharmaceutical industry. Involves frequent interactions with senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to NNI.

Essential Functions

Achieve deep understanding of, and serve as a subject matter expert on, assigned policy areas and the potential impact to NNI’s business

Assigned policy areas will include 340B Drug Pricing and Medicaid policy, in addition to other topics that may include Medicare, Drug‑Price Setting Policy, Medicaid, Importation, Affordability, FDA Policy, Reimbursement, IP, Tax, and Trade.

Understand and evaluate potential business impact of policy proposals by coordinating and gathering insights from other departments (MA, Operations, Finance, Commercial Business, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, etc.)

Develop NNI’s policy positions, in line with Enterprise Strategy

Clearly communicate with federal agencies on NNI’s positions

Educate and enable broader Market Access and Public Affairs Teams, and other NNI colleagues, on policy positions

Build and maintain strategic networks of relationships internally (locally and globally)

Coordinate and communicate proactively with internal stakeholders to effectively collaborate and inform

Advocate for NNI priorities and industry trade associations.

Physical Requirements
This position can sit in either Washington, DC or Plainsboro, NJ.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred

10+ years of policy development, advocacy, government affairs or other relevant experience required

Experience with the 340B program required

Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience and knowledge of NNI’s therapeutic areas and marketplace strongly preferred

Strong executive presence and communication/presentation skills that engage senior leaders among internal and external audiences

Strong writing skills and ability to convey complex topics for an executive audience

Ability to convey passion and generate excitement and enthusiasm about Novo Nordisk

Demonstrated career progression with increasing roles of responsibility

Proven track record of effective strategic planning, execution and follow‑up

Previous experience working in a matrixed organizational structure

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, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

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.

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