Shape the policies that shape patient outcomes. Join Novo Nordisk Italian Affiliate to help build a healthcare environment where innovation and prevention can truly reach the people who need them most. Your new role As Public Affairs Manager, you will play a strategic role in leading and supporting institutional engagement, policy development and stakeholder relations across our therapeutic areas. You will contribute to national and European healthcare policy initiatives, helping shape a favourable environment for innovation and prevention – all in line with our distinctive value and long-standing commitment to patients. Your responsibilities will include: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Developing and implementing public affairs strategies that support the company's priorities across therapeutic areas</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Building and maintaining constructive relationships with institutional stakeholders, healthcare authorities, scientific societies, patient organisations, think tanks and industry associations</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Monitoring, analysing and anticipating institutional, policy, legislative and healthcare developments at national and European levels, assessing the potential impact of policy changes on patients, healthcare systems and business objectives</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Facilitating dialogue and partnerships aimed at improving prevention, innovation and awareness, including the development of advocacy initiatives and the implementation of corporate projects</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Contributing to evidence-based policy positions, advocacy plans and briefing materials</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Working with an integrated, cross-functional approach in close partnership with colleagues across the External Affairs department and the Business Units</li> </ul> The role is based in our Rome affiliate. Your new department As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world's population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. Within our Italian affiliate sits the External Affairs department, a highly integrated and strategic division encompassing Pricing & Reimbursement, Regional Market Access, Public Affairs and External Communications. You will be part of the Italian Public Affairs team, reporting to the Associate Director of Public Affairs Italy, working alongside a dedicated team committed to make the difference for the patient and the system with the most transformative treatments and effective care solutions with cross-functional collaboration as our cornerstone. Your skills & qualifications We're looking for a strategic and well-connected Public Affairs professional who thrives in a complex stakeholder landscape<s>.</s> To succeed in this role, you'll bring with you: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">A Master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Law, Life Sciences or a related discipline</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">A minimum of 5 years' experience in Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Institutional Relations or related functions, with experience within the pharmaceutical sector highly desirable</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">A strong understanding of national and European institutional and healthcare <s>policy</s> environments and the ability to anticipate and assess policy impact on patients, healthcare systems and business priorities</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Proven ability to build and nurture trusted relationships with institutional stakeholders, scientific societies, patient organisations and industry associations</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Excellent communication, advocacy and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt 0.4px;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black;text-indent:0.4px">Proficient/fluent English; Italian fluency is essential to operate effectively with national institutional stakeholders</li> </ul> Working at Novo Nordisk Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations. What we offer At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage. Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 64,350.00 to 99,740.00 EUR, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience. Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy <a href="https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/working-at-novo-nordisk/total-rewards-benefits.html">her</a><a href="https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/working-at-novo-nordisk/total-rewards-benefits.html">e</a>. Deadline 21st July 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Public Affairs Manager (Roma, Lazio, IT) @ novonord

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