Associate Director - Public Affairs - Alliance Development (DC or Plainsboro, NJ)

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Alliance Development develops and implements plans to engage with outside organizations and associations to advance Novo Nordisk enterprise strategies. Works on complex issues that require an in-depth knowledge of the company and its long-term ambitions. Understands NNI's business and proactively identifies and prioritizes opportunities to partner with advocacy groups and influence/advance company aims. Identifies, creates, and manages key relationships with select associations and organizations. Defines mutual goals and objectives and builds awareness and support of overall strategic benefits of the alliance/partnership. Collaborate and coordinate with peers and cross-functional colleagues locally and globally. Location: Washington DC or Plainsboro, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and track progress of prioritized business plans for assigned responsibilities
• Ensure action plans are aligned with MAPA and Enterprise priorities, taking into account the priorities and objectives of other internal partners (ie – Medical, Commercial, etc)
• Apply a balanced approach that takes into account customer and stakeholder objectives
• Proactively explore and evaluate potential/emerging needs of the company and develop corresponding actions
• Build and maintain strategic networks of relationships internally (locally and globally) and externally (with partner associations and other key organizations)
• Actively engage with other members in the Alliance Development team, and work with the Senior Director to ensure a coordinated strategy is pulled through the broader PA team
• Communicate with local and global colleagues, as needed, apprising them of US plans and programs
• Coordinate with, provide education to, and communicate proactively with internal stakeholders to effectively collaborate and inform

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; Advanced Degree a plus
• 10+ years of relevant business experience; Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience preferred
• Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience and knowledge of NNI’s therapeutic areas and marketplace preferred
• Demonstrated career progression with increasing roles of responsibility
• Strong executive presence and communication/presentation skills that engage senior leaders among internal and external audiences
• Ability to convey passion and generate excitement and enthusiasm about Novo Nordisk
• Proven track record of effective strategic planning, execution and follow up
• Strong relationship builder and cross-functional team collaborator
• Previous experience working in a matrixed organizational structure

Additional Requirements

• 20-30% overnight travel required
• The incumbent can work in Washington DC or the Plainsboro, NJ office