Novo Nordisk Norway / Market Access & Public Affairs (MAPA)

Public Affairs Manager

Category:  Corporate Affairs

Location: Oslo, Oslo, NO   

Novo Nordisk Norway / Market Access & Public Affairs (MAPA)    

Nydalen, Oslo, Norway 

Are you interested in making a difference in the pharma industry? Do you want to bring your knowledge into one of the leading companies in the sector?   

If yes, then we have an exciting job opportunity for you as Public Affairs Manager in Novo Nordisk Norway, where you will be a part of the Market Access & Public Affairs department (MAPA) bringing in new ideas and being part of a great team, in a positive and collaborative work environment. Our main goal is to make sure Norwegian patients have access to our medicines! 

Your new role 

You will be part of driving the public affairs strategy, the tactical planning and execution, supporting key commercial objectives across the Novo Nordisk portfolio, via national and regional engagement. The main responsibilities are: 

• Drive Novo Nordisk policy priorities in obesity, diabetes and haemophilia positioning Novo Nordisk as the leading company within our therapy areas. 

• Increase the general understanding of obesity as a growing social problem and the complex set of reasons behind obesity 

• Build, develop and leverage relationships to key external stakeholders (political stakeholders and decision makers, key opinion leaders, industry partners, specialist societies, patient associations and press) 

• Understand political processes and how they can be influenced 

• Establish platforms and meeting arenas for partnerships both within obesity and diabetes  

• Organize meetings / events bringing multiple stakeholders together 

• Drive and contribute to social responsibility and sustainability initiatives and projects adapted to the Norwegian market  

• Handle and coordinate press activities both reactively and proactively.  

The 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 Market Access Manager where you will be a part of the MAPA team which consists of 5 employees: the MAPA Associate Director, the Market Access Manager, Public Affairs Manager and the Sustainability Manager. 

Your skills & qualifications 

• At least 2 years of relevant experience from health-related organizations or preferably have worked as a political advisor 

• Higher scientific education for instance in political science, social studies, life sciences or journalism. 

• Prior experience with communication is beneficial.  

• Knowledge about our prioritized therapy areas 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to build lasting relations and partnerships with key stakeholders 

• Fluent in both written and spoken Norwegian and English and effective communicative level is crucial for the role.  

• Experienced and well-organized Project Manager 

• You work well under tight deadlines, have good coordination skills as well as maintaining a good overview 

• Experience as a political advisor to members of parliament or ministers is a plus for this role. 

• You are proactive and flexible, and adapt action plans to maximise opportunities and effectively address challenges 

• You have a one-team approach and “all hands-on deck” mentality 

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 a 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. 

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. 

More information   

If you have questions, feel free to contact: Market Access & Public Affairs Associate Director, Anders Zeidler (+47 904 10 390) 

Deadline   

2 February 2026. 

 Are you interested in this opportunity? We look forward to your online application before the application deadline. Please include your CV and cover letter in English. 

We invite you to not hesitate and apply soon as we reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the requirements. 

Novo Nordisk is 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.