Global Lead, Patient Advocacy
Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, CH
Join us and be a driving force in transforming the future for people living with rare disorders!
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of patients with rare diseases?
Novo Nordisk is looking for a dedicated Global Patient Engagement & Advocacy Lead to drive global strategies, build strong relationships with patient organizations, and ensure the patient voice is at the heart of everything we do.
The Position
Novo Nordisk is seeking a passionate leader to develop and execute global patient engagement and advocacy strategies for our rare disease programs, with a primary focus on rare bleeding disorders. This role will build meaningful collaborations with patient advocacy organizations, ensuring the patient voice is integrated across Novo Nordisk and beyond to drive better outcomes for individuals and families affected by rare disorders.
Key Responsibilities:
• Patient Engagement & Insights: Lead initiatives to connect with patients and advocacy groups, integrating their perspectives into clinical development, trial design, and regulatory discussions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global teams to embed patient-centricity into medical, commercial, and public affairs strategies.
• Program Development & Execution: Design and implement patient support programs, ensuring measurable impact and alignment with company goals.
• Advocacy & Partnerships: Establish strategic alliances with patient organizations, fostering innovative partnerships and policy-shaping initiatives.
• Governance & Compliance: Develop robust patient advocacy frameworks while ensuring adherence to internal and external policies.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate studies in health-related fields valued.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience, including 3+ years in patient advocacy.
• Proven expertise in patient engagement, alliance management, and capacity building.
• Strong project management, data analysis, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic execution abilities.
• English proficiency required; additional languages (French, Spanish, German) a plus.
• Ability to lead by example, build interdependent partnerships, and create a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication, constructive conflict resolution and organizational flexibility.
About the Department
Rare Disease, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the global head office of the rare disease arm of Novo Nordisk. We are focused on improving the lives of people with serious chronic rare diseases. Patients are at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to be a leader in rare blood disorders and rare endocrine disorders. We live the Novo Nordisk Way and draw on the company’s rich heritage. Our working environment is entrepreneurial and fast-paced, and we are an ambitious team that values curiosity and generosity. If this spirit is appealing to you, then we may be the right place for you.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 60,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
Contact
If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.
Deadline
Please submit your application via our online application tool by 8th February 2025
Please click on 'apply now' to submit your resume and motivational letter in English. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line manager before applying.
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.