Counsel - Market Access & Public Affairs

About the Department                                                                                                                                        

The Legal department is comprised of our Legal and Patents functions. We depend on our legal team to help drive growth and maintain the highest level of standards and practices across all of our legal efforts. It’s a tall order, which is why we only hire those who thrive on protecting the interests of our patients, employees and business, all while creating and implementing efficient and innovative solutions. As part of the team, you’ll work with employees across the organization to oversee legal matters and provide guidance on strategies that drive business and policy priorities and shape the reputation of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we’ll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position
Provide legal counsel to global healthcare company on relevant issues involving application of U.S. law, regulations, and industry standards.
 
Relationships
Acts as counsel for particular stakeholder group(s) within the Market Access & Public Affairs department and interacts with headquarters and other affiliates as required. Interacts with Legal Department colleagues and various other functions within Novo Nordisk. May interact with government agencies, law firms, trade organizations and other external agencies. Reports to Deputy General Counsel.

Essential Functions

• Provides advice and counsel to stakeholder group(s), acting as primary legal support for the US Public Affairs team, including Federal & State Government Affairs, Policy, Alliance Development, and US Corporate Sustainability & Social Impact.
• Proactively prevents or minimizes legal risk to the Company and helps drive legal strategy to achieve enterprise goals.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of the company’s business and industry landscape and understands strategic imperatives.
• Supports the drafting and review of agreements from various departments within the organization, including sponsorship agreements, collaboration agreements, association memberships, and grant agreements; engages in contract negotiation as necessary.    
• Keeps informed of pending and newly enacted laws, regulations, government policies, and industry trends affecting the company and assists with development of policies and training as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by senior management.
• Reviews Company policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

 
Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A J.D. is required.  
• A state bar admission is required.    
• 4+ years of legal experience required; in house experience preferred.    
• Experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry preferred though not required.    
• Strong problem-solving skills - demonstrates and exercises creativity and initiative.    
• Strong written and verbal communications skills - able to effectively collaborate and communicate with other client groups within the company.  

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 for 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 patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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.