Associate Strategic Alliances State Government Affairs Director

Novo Nordisk•Columbia, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required
10+ years of relevant business experience
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
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

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree a plus
Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience preferred
Knowledge of Novo Nordisk’s therapeutic areas and marketplace preferred
Work with external stakeholder groups or alliance development experience preferred

Responsibilities

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