Team Lead - State Government Affairs

Role Summary

Team Lead, State Government Affairs oversees the State Lobbyist team and leads proactive state government affairs strategy related to state legislation and policies. This role focuses on planning, communicating, advocating, and executing strategies to advance Novo Nordisk’s enterprise goals, while mitigating or opposing actions by state administrations that could affect the business or patients. It requires managing relationships with political appointees and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages proactive strategies to mitigate risks and identify opportunities or policy goals of importance to the Company, to achieve the success of NNI business and patient legislative goals
• Tracks state legislation and regulation on NNI’s businesses and works with policy team to understand impacts and NNI’s position
• Coordinates with Alliance Development team on cross-functional projects involving outside organizations
• Ensures that government officials, legislative committees and other relevant parties are aware of Novo Nordisk’s position on public affairs issues of importance to the Company
• Proactively initiates and cultivates relationships with state policymakers and their staffs on behalf of Novo Nordisk
• Assists in development and preparation of materials and resources to support analysis of proposals and arguments regarding NNI policy positions
• Develops and implements state strategies to advance policy positions by working closely with the policy team and internal stakeholders to establish policy positions related to access to pipeline and marketed products and ensure that recommendations align with business and scientific objectives
• Participates in cross-functional work teams, often in a leadership role, to stimulate effective collaboration and ensure progress toward Novo Nordisk legislative and regulatory objectives
• Builds organizational alignment on key issues by informing and education management and employees about external developments
• Works strategically with State Government Affairs consultants by developing and managing proactive strategies to mitigate risks and seek potential opportunities created by state legislation of importance to NNI

Qualifications

• An Advanced degree or equivalent years of experience required
• 12+ years of combined experience in state government affairs and/or lobbying consulting firm experience required
• A minimum of 3 years experience leading others or equivalent leading through a matrix strongly preferred
• A minimum of 6 years of state legislature or Pharmaceutical state government affairs direct experience required
• Demonstrated analytical skills to understand key components of legislation and the potential effect on NNI and the industry
• Advanced knowledge of state government affairs and public policy, including policy analysis and government relations
• Strong planning, relationship building, cross-functional team and leadership skills required
• Demonstrated ability to proactively strategize on how best to advance policy priorities
• Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key associations/agencies and key state government leaders and political appointees of an Administration
• 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 career progression with increasing roles of responsibility
• Demonstrated track record of strong advocacy and communications skills
• Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience and knowledge of diabetes, obesity and the diabetes and obesity marketplaces preferred, but not required
• Previous experience working with relevant state-level legislatures and committees preferred
• 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

Skills

• Strategic planning
• Policy analysis
• Public affairs and government relations
• Stakeholder engagement
• Cross-functional leadership
• Advocacy and negotiation

Education

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience

Additional Requirements

• Physical: 20-30% overnight travel required
• Work location: Washington, DC, or remote with potential NJ option