Public Affairs & Public Health Manager

Drive Impact in Public Health!

Are you passionate about shaping healthcare and improving patient outcomes?

We’re looking for a strategic thinker to design and implement impactful public health projects, collaborate with key healthcare partners, and advocate for policies that drive better access to innovative treatments.

The position

This role focuses on designing and implementing scalable projects, ensuring access to health data, driving value-based healthcare initiatives, and advocating for policy changes to improve patient outcomes in cardiometabolic health. By demonstrating the societal return on investments, you will play a key role in shaping healthcare systems and ensuring patient access to innovative treatments, all while aligning with corporate and legal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Public Health Projects – Develop and implement primary and secondary prevention initiatives to improve patient care and demonstrate feasibility and impact.

• Leverage Health Data & Outcomes Research – Ensure availability of real-world data to support prevention strategies and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare interventions.

• Drive Value-Based Healthcare Initiatives – Collaborate with stakeholders to establish integrated care models and demonstrate cost-effectiveness in cardiometabolic disease management.

• Strengthen Patient Advocacy & Policy Influence – Engage with patient organizations and key decision-makers to shape healthcare policies and enhance system prioritization.

• Foster Cross-Sector Collaboration – Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, including healthcare authorities, medical experts, and advocacy groups, to drive meaningful change.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on public health and patient access—join us in transforming the future of cardiometabolic care!

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health sciences, social sciences, public health, or related fields, with strong communication expertise; fluent in German, English, and French.
• Experience in Public Affairs and the Swiss healthcare sector, with knowledge of value-based care models, public health initiatives, and community outreach.
• Proven project management skills, including cross-functional collaboration, external agency management, and budget oversight.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to think creatively, navigate complex systems, and drive strategic solutions.
• Business-minded, able to work independently and cross-functionally, with existing government and advocacy relationships as a plus.

About the department

Novo Nordisk Pharma AG is the Swiss Affiliate, with over 100 employees, dedicated to making a remarkable difference to patients across the country. Located at the Circle, Zurich Airport. The Swiss Affiliate belongs to Region North West Europe, which is part of IO (International Operations).

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

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 14.03.2025.

Please note that we are reviewing applications on ongoing basis, therefore the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate has been found. 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.