Position Overview

Public Affairs Manager at Novo Nordisk, Inc., based in Rome, Italy (Lazio). Category: Corporate Affairs. This full-time on-site position offers opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

- Develop and implement public affairs strategies that support the company's priorities across therapeutic areas.
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with institutional stakeholders, healthcare authorities, scientific societies, patient organisations, think tanks and industry associations.
- Monitor, analyse and anticipate 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.
- Facilitate dialogue and partnerships aimed at improving prevention, innovation and awareness, including the development of advocacy initiatives and the implementation of corporate projects.
- Contribute to evidence-based policy positions, advocacy plans and briefing materials.
- Work with an integrated, cross‑functional approach in close partnership with colleagues across the External Affairs department and the Business Units.

Qualifications

- A Master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Law, Life Sciences or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in Public Affairs, Government Affairs,



Institutional Relations or related functions, with experience within the pharmaceutical sector highly desirable.
- A strong understanding of national and European institutional and healthcare policy environments and the ability to anticipate and assess policy impact on patients, healthcare systems and business priorities.
- Proven ability to build and nurture trusted relationships with institutional stakeholders, scientific societies, patient organisations and industry associations.
- Excellent communication, advocacy and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, cross‑functional mindset.
- Proficient/fluent English; Italian fluency is essential to operate effectively with national institutional stakeholders.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary: 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 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.

Application Information

Deadline: 21st July 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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📌 Public Affairs Manager at Novo Nordisk, Inc. (Roma)
🏢 Novo Nordisk
📍 Roma