Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare in Norway? At Novo Nordisk, we’re on a mission to transform lives through innovative treatments for diabetes and obesity, and we need a passionate leader to help us navigate the complex landscape of market access and public affairs.
Your new role
Novo Nordisk is looking for a dynamic and results-driven leader to spearhead market access, pricing, and public affairs initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of shaping healthcare policies, driving strategic alignment across teams, and building strong external relationships to ensure Novo Nordisk’s continued success. If you’re passionate about influencing healthcare systems and driving innovation in a rapidly evolving industry, this is the opportunity for you to be at the forefront of meaningful change.
Main Responsibilities:
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-Develop and execute comprehensive market access strategies to ensure optimal access for Novo Nordisk products in both public and private payer markets.
-Lead pricing and reimbursement strategies, including negotiations and securing favourable agreements in compliance with HTA requirements.
-Drive public affairs initiatives to influence healthcare policy and legislative outcomes that align with business objectives.
-Ensure cross-functional strategic alignment to capitalize on emerging growth opportunities.
-Build and maintain long-term relationships with key external stakeholders, including patient organisations, policymakers, payers, and regulators.
-Own and drive external communication strategies, shaping the narrative around Novo Nordisk’s impact on healthcare and public health.
-Provide leadership, fostering innovation and collaboration within the team while ensuring compliance with local regulations and company values.
Your new department
With us, you become part of an engaging and dedicated Norwegian team that strives for excellence. You share our passion and commitment to making a difference to change patients’ lives.
Our Norwegian affiliate consists of approximately 85 employees across sales, marketing, clinical, medical, and other functions. In the position of MAPA Director, you will be a part of the affiliate management team, and you will lead the highly engaged MAPA team which consists of 3 employees: the Sustainability Manager, the Public Affairs Manager and the Market Access Manager.
Your skills & qualifications
We are seeking a highly skilled leader to join Novo Nordisk, combining deep expertise in market access, public affairs, and government relations with strong leadership and strategic thinking. The role requires someone confident engaging with both local and international stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes in Norway’s healthcare landscape.
Key Requirements to Succeed:
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-Education: Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) in Life Sciences, Health Economics, Public Health, Political Science, or a related field preferred.
-Leadership Experience: At least 5 years in a leadership role, managing cross-functional teams.
-Market Access Expertise: Track record in pricing, reimbursement, and payer engagement strategies.
-Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to navigate complex relationships with authorities, policymakers, and private sector partners.
-Language Skills: Fluency in Norwegian and English for effective communication at all levels.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
What We Offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.
Contact
If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.
Deadline
Please submit your application via our online application tool by 8th October 2025.
Please note that we are reviewing applications on ongoing basis, therefore the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate has been found. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line manager before applying.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.
