Director, Regulatory Advocacy and Policy
Ready to lead transformative change? Join Novo Nordisk as Director of Regulatory Advocacy and Policy. Based in Zurich, you will shape global regulatory environments and drive policies that ensure quick patient access to groundbreaking therapies. Apply today and create tangible legacy!
Your Impact
- Strategic Advocacy: develop advocacy strategies aligned with Novo Nordisk’s global regulatory priorities. Influence regulatory frameworks through engagement with health authorities and industry associations.
- Commercial Partnership: partner with affiliates and cross-functional teams to identify regulatory opportunities that impact faster patient access to innovative therapies.
- Stakeholder Influence: build trusted relationships with regulatory agencies, key opinion leaders, and industry trade associations
- Policy Innovation: champion modern regulatory approaches including digital health frameworks and real-world evidence. Lead thought leadership through white papers and position statements that influence regulatory trends.
What You Bring
- You have an advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or Master’s) in regulatory affairs, public policy, health sciences, or a related field.
- Strategic Vision: proven ability to align regulatory advocacy with long-term policy goals and immediate market needs
- Influence Excellence: exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to engage regulators and stakeholders across cultural boundaries. Innovation Mindset: forward-thinking approach to regulatory challenges, driving adoption of breakthrough frameworks
- Results Focus: self-starter with disciplined approach to generating interest and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Global Leadership: experience leading cross-functional teams in complex, matrixed environments across diverse cultural populations
About the department
At Novo Nordisk, our Regulatory Advocacy and Policy team is Zurich-Based with Global Influence you will lead from our Zurich office while engaging with stakeholders across International Operations (Worldwide coverage except USA) to shape regulatory policy and drive competitive advantage.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.
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
The deadline to submit your application is 15th August 2025
