Associate Strategic Alliances State Government Affairs Director

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 Strategic Alliances-State Government Affairs Director sits within the State Government Affairs Team. This individual will coordinate with State Government Affairs Regional Leads to develop, align, and execute strategic state alliance engagement plans.  Additionally, this role will monitor and analyze state legislation, regulation, and policy across assigned states. The position integrates alliance development expertise with state policy acumen to proactively identify emerging policy opportunities and risks, build strategic relationships, and advance Novo Nordisk's enterprise objectives. Will work collaboratively with policy and operations colleagues to monitor legislation and policy in assigned states. Collaborates, where appropriate, with Market Access Account Executives and Field Sales staff to implement state strategies that promote the Novo Nordisk brand and/or issues and/or relationships in the states within assigned region. Oversee activities of contract lobbyists in several states in the assigned region.

Relationships

Reports to the Team Lead Government Affairs, State. External relationships include but are not limited to: Governors, state legislators, state agencies (Health, Medicaid, Insurance Commissioners), advocacy associations, trade organizations (PhRMA, BIO),coalitions, contract lobbyists, and consultants. May be required to develop new relationships and alliances to address multistate policy challenges. Internal relationships include State Government Affairs, Alliance Development, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Market Access Strategy, Rare Disease, and Medical. Collaborates with Market Access colleagues and may coordinate with Field Sales and other internal NNI stakeholders to implement state strategies that promote Novo Nordisk interests or relationships in the States and to support patient access to Novo Nordisk products.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement state-specific alliance engagement strategies aligned with NNI business priorities and goals
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with external associations and advocacy organizations
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with Alliance Development and SGA teams
• Educate and communicate with external stakeholders on policy positions
• Track state legislation, regulation, and emerging policy trends
• Analyze policy risks and opportunities to support advocacy strategies
• Maintain political intelligence and brief internal stakeholders
• Advocate with key state policymakers on legislative and regulatory initiatives
• Manage and direct contract lobbyists in assigned states
• Ensure compliance with state lobbying and ethics requirements
• Develop proactive and reactive strategies to advance NNI policy priorities
• Create and manage business plans aligned with enterprise priorities
• Lead cross-functional working groups on policy objectives
• Prepare materials and briefings for senior leadership
• Cultivate relationships with policymakers, advocacy partners, and organizations
• Develop new alliances to address multi-state policy challenges

Physical Requirements

20-30% overnight travel required - ; Driver must maintain a valid driver’s license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; Advanced Degree a plus
• 10+ years of relevant business experience; Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of Novo Nordisk’s therapeutic areas and marketplace preferred
• Knowledge of state government affairs and public policy, including policy analysis and government relations. Work with external stakeholder groups or alliance development experience preferred
• Strong planning, relationship building, cross-functional team and leadership skills required
• Demonstrated ability to proactively strategize on how best to advance policy priorities
• Ability to effectively deliver information, and explain, advocate and negotiate positions and issues to a broad spectrum of individuals required
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, with little or no supervision required
• Demonstrated track record of strong advocacy and communications skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills to understand key components of legislation and policy
• Proven track record of effective strategic planning, execution and follow up
• Results-focused prior track record required
• Strong interpersonal and communications style with ability to convey passion about Novo Nordisk and our company 's public policy goals; ability to generate excitement and enthusiasm among internal and external audiences
• Travel required, including to NNI’s Princeton or Washington DC offices

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, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

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 defeating 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.

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.