Associate Strategic Alliances State Government Affairs Director

About the Department 

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. Are you ready to realize your potential?

 

The Position

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.

 

Relationships

Reports to the Team Lead Government Affairs, State. External relationships include but are not limited to: Governors, state legislators, state agencies (Health, Medicaid, Insurance Commissioners), advocacy associations, trade organizations (PhRMA, BIO),coalitions, contract lobbyists, and consultants. May be required to develop new relationships and alliances to address multistate policy challenges. Internal relationships include State Government Affairs, Alliance Development, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Market Access Strategy, Rare Disease, and Medical. Collaborates with Market Access colleagues and may coordinate with Field Sales and other internal NNI stakeholders to implement state strategies that promote Novo Nordisk interests or relationships in the States and to support patient access to Novo Nordisk products.

 

Essential Functions

• 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

 

Physical Requirements

20-30% overnight travel required - ; Driver must maintain a valid driver’s license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelors