Governmental Affairs Manager

Job Description

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. At Novo Nordisk Pars in Tehran, the position of Governmental Affairs Manager provides you the opportunity to work in a high-performing team and contribute directly towards the business results while creating value for diabetes patients.

About the department:

Novo Nordisk (NN) is a global healthcare company with 101 years of innovation and supervision in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat obesity, hemophilia, growth disorders, and other serious chronic diseases. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs over 60,000 people in 80 countries and markets its products in more than 170 countries. The Patient Access and Public Affairs (PAPA) department mainly works on external stakeholder management at the level of policymakers and governmental organizations especially the Ministry of Health and the Iran Food and Drug Administration. This department is im-proving patient access to the best treatment options at a reasonable price and creating public awareness about diabetes disease and complications.

The position:

The governmental affairs manager will manage the relationships between the organization and government authorities. They commonly work with local stakeholders and public officials to ensure that their company is operating within all applicable laws and regulations.

Your main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Build and maintain professional relationships with members of Iranian government entities and agencies.
• Introduce legislative and public policy changes that will support Novo Nordisk operations.
• Represent the Novo Nordisk regulation at industry forums and related government events.
• Create and maintain up-to-date materials for external engagement with key policymakers and stakeholders related to the HC system.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the highest ethical standards and professionalism.

Requirements:

• A relevant academic background, e.g. MBA or any similar field.
• At least 5 to 6 years of public affairs experience preferably in the pharma industry.
• Customer-centric, high-performing, and team player approach.
• Prominent communication and presentation skills.
• Great written, verbal, and public speaking skills and fluent in both English and Farsi preferred.

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 to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact:
Please send your CV online and only in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions and kindly expect a call from outside of Iran)

Deadline:
23 October 2024

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 in 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 pa-tients we serve, and the communities we operate in. Together, we’re life-changing.