Director of Regulatory Advocacy and Policy / Directress of Regulatory Advocacy and Policy

Novo Nordisk Health Care AG - July 23, 2025

Ready to Lead Transformative Change?

Join Novo Nordisk as the 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 online using the form below and create a tangible legacy!

The Position

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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: A forward-thinking approach to regulatory challenges, driving the adoption of breakthrough frameworks.
  • Results Focus: A self-starter with a 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 based in Zurich 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 solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To achieve this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, rare determination, and constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this extraordinary mindset has allowed us to 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 deliver extraordinary results.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified and are willing to take on this challenge, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

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