Government Engagement Manager

Are you passionate about public policy and advocacy? Do you want to make a difference in the healthcare industry? We are looking for a Government Engagement Manager to join our Public Affairs team at Novo Nordisk Oceania. If that sounds like you, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

About the department
You will be part of Novo Nordisk Oceania's Public Affairs team, reporting directly to the Head of Public Affairs. Our team is focused on driving positive change in healthcare policies and advocating for the needs of patients and society. We work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to achieve our goals. The job can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on public health policies.

The position
As a Government Engagement Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will develop and implement strategies to enhance our engagement with government stakeholders, advocating for policies that support Novo Nordisk’s objectives to benefit patients and society at large.

• Create and execute a comprehensive government engagement strategy that aligns with Novo Nordisk’s objectives and public affairs strategy.
• Advocate for policies that support Novo Nordisk’s business objectives, particularly in the areas of diabetes, obesity, and chronic disease management.
• Monitor and analyse relevant legislation and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and threats to Novo Nordisk’s interests.
• Prepare and present reports on government engagement outcomes for senior management and create communication materials, including policy briefs and legislative summaries, to support advocacy.
• Plan and coordinate events to engage government stakeholders, while representing Novo Nordisk at industry events and meetings with officials to advocate for the company's policy objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in government engagement, public affairs, or policy advocacy preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry but not essential.
• Demonstrated experience working with government officials, preferably having worked with a Minister or Member of Parliament at the state or federal level.
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.
 
Contact
Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline
Until the completion of recruitment. Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply.

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.

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