Public Affairs Project Manager

Novo Nordisk • Clayton, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing special projects & key VIP and VVIP stakeholder events to support the US Product Supply Public Affairs & Communications organization. This position works collaboratively with colleagues within PS, NNI, and Global to execute a variety of highly diverse, business-specific tasks, events, and activities related to government affairs, communications, strategic partnerships, community relations, employer branding/reputation, and social impact agendas. This position manages the execution of all strategic partnerships, to include external relationships with consultants and vendors with the ability to manage and influence to ensure business objectives are met. Manage budget, procurement, vendor sourcing, contract management, invoice/check request process, budget and business ethics and legal compliance reporting requirements related to the VIP & VVIP stakeholder events.; Must anticipate and implement administrative planning needs of the team supporting the VIP & VVIP stakeholder events, to include providing detail-oriented planning, organization, judgement, adaptability, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Affairs, Policy and/or Administration or a related field of study from an accredited university required
• Minimum of five (5) years of industry experience required, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in event planning or customer service required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details required
• Ability to maintain understanding of laws and regulations, enforcement actions and evolving practices relevant to pharmaceutical compliance and proposes updates to compliance program, as appropriate required
• Proven ability to maintain good interpersonal skills, negotiate approvals diplomatically, and maintain composure and quality under deadline pressure required
• Proven ability to handle unforeseen changes in a fast-paced working environment required
• Proven ability to demonstrate business acumen and work across all levels of the business required
• Proven ability to effectively manage projects and influence individuals, teams, and stakeholders required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, & good writing & verbal skills required

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to be a dynamic, self-starter and resourceful problem-solver preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative environment with global as well as regional considerations and sometimes political implications preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex major manufacturing investment-related events and community affairs events with VIP and VVIP external stakeholders with whom Novo Nordisk has a vested business interest and who require specific protocols, procedures, and special handling, to include developing project plans and/or other tactics to ensure projects are documented, executed and sustained
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop, organize, and track progress of the team’s strategic action plans to advance site specific KPIs to support and protect manufacturing operations, ensuring key milestones are met by others and action plans are sustainable
• Ensure objectives, outcomes, metrics and timeframes are in place for key projects and identify areas where greater efficiencies or collaboration could enhance results
• Oversee contract management for all of Public Affairs, facilitating integration of reporting/tracking across contracts, project lists and budgets
• Implement required government reporting program by tracking and updating the annual government reporting plan as directed
• Develop and maintain understanding of industry regulations and guidelines (e.g., PhRMA Code, Federal Anti-Kickback guidance, OIG, FDA, Transparency regulations, etc.)
• Support comprehensive public affairs programs related to the business and related expansion projects
• Correspond with federal, state and local units of government and stakeholder organizations, to include monitoring and analyzing state and federal legislation and political developments
• Develop and maintains the Public Affairs’ Grants & Sponsorship SharePoint page, as well as the regular communication tools to inform and educate employees about the activities, achievements, and protocols of the Public Affairs team
• Establish, evaluate and present recommendations to the Public Affairs Strategic Partnership team regarding sponsorships, corporate giving activities, and other deliverables, to include executing the recommendations approved by the team
• Identify, develop and implement best practices focused on driving process improvements for public and government affairs
• Serve as a public affairs department representative during regular project calls and meetings
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Benefits

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level