Policy Lead

Do you have a strong background in policy or public affairs within the healthcare sector? Can you align policy programmes with business goals to create measurable impact? And are you skilled at building and managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partners? Then you could be the one we are looking for. Join us as a Policy Lead and help shape policy that supports our mission and drives value for patients and society.

Your new role
As our new Policy Lead, you will take on a wide range of responsibilities such as:

• Ensure that appropriate monitoring is in place for the business to be aware of relevant changes to existing policy, or plans to introduce new policy that could impact our therapeutic areas – particularly obesity.
• Provide analysis of any changes to the relevant teams within the business
• To ensure that the business is responding where needed to ensure the best outcome, including through advocacy where appropriate.
• To identify opportunities for new policy that could benefit Novo Nordisk UK’s business goals.
• Work with private healthcare providers, relevant trade and clinical associations to develop plans for UK regulation of the sector to prioritise patient safety and ensure the highest standards of care in obesity.
• Identify areas of mutual interest with private providers to collaborate on (eg. tackling counterfeits)
• To build support from relevant stakeholders
• To participate in relevant groups/committees looking at this issue
• To develop and implement plans for implementation of policy that is aligned to the Novo Nordisk UK business.

This role is based at Novo Nordisk’s UK office in Gatwick.

Your new department        
The Corporate Affairs Department’s role in the UK is to protect and enhance the reputation of Novo Nordisk and to showcase the business’ expertise in the areas we work. Focused on some of the biggest public health challenges of day, the team comprises public affairs and communications professionals who are highly skilled in working cross functionally across the organisation and building external networks. 

Your skills & qualifications 
We're seeking candidates who fulfil the following prerequisites:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in public relations, politics, public administration, social policy, public health, or life sciences degree.
• Extensive experience in UK healthcare policy and in-depth understanding of UK health care system, key stakeholder organisations and opinion leaders.
• Significant experience and working knowledge of ABPI Code.
• Significant experience in stakeholder engagement (internal and external).
• Ability to analyse complex information and situations and develop simple and convincing communications either to inform or to develop the company position and/or seek to advance positive change.
• Team orientation working with Corporate Affairs colleagues, cross functional team and through external coalitions.
• Ability to work within a strict code of practice promoting transparency and integrity in decision making.

As a person you demonstrate strong leadership that helps Novo Nordisk grow both the business and our people. You are flexible, a self-starter, and grounded in core leadership skills. You can prioritise effectively, work under pressure, juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality. You communicate clearly in oral and written form, tailoring your message and presentation to different audiences, and you build strong relationships both internally and externally. You are deadline-driven and focused on the essentials; you consistently deliver results without compromising standards. 

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. 

Application Support
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to ebhn@novonordisk.com. Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.

More information
If you have additional questions about the position before applying, please contact Katherine Jordan, Director, on kljd@novonordisk.com 

Deadline
15th of February 2026

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 will be reviewing application on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.  

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 preventing 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.