Associate Director, Global Patient Advocacy
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Senior
On-site
The Associate Director, Global Patient Advocacy role requires over 7 years of senior-level experience in public affairs, patient advocacy, or medical affairs within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sectors, either in-house or consultancy. Expertise in building and sustaining strategic partnerships with patient advocacy groups across multiple therapeutic areas and geographies is essential. The candidate must demonstrate strong strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to analyze complex patient advocacy trends and challenges and translate them into actionable, business-aligned advocacy strategies. Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are critical, as the role involves representing the company at international forums, conferences, and roundtables. A deep understanding of compliance requirements and ethical guidelines governing pharmaceutical interactions with patient groups is required to ensure integrity and patient-centricity. The role demands high empathy and integrity, with a focus on advancing patient care and access to innovative medicines for chronic diseases. Experience in monitoring and evaluating advocacy impact on patient outcomes and corporate reputation is important. The position requires fluency in English, with additional languages considered advantageous. The candidate must be adept at working within a complex, fast-paced global matrix environment. Familiarity with clinical outcome assessments, patient preference studies, regulatory engagement, and strategic partnerships with patient communities is beneficial. The role is office-based in Søborg, Denmark, requiring full-time on-site attendance. A bachelor's degree is the minimum education requirement, supporting the seniority and strategic nature of the position. Overall, this role demands a seasoned professional with a strong combination of strategic advocacy expertise, partnership development, communication excellence, and compliance knowledge within the global healthcare landscape.
About the role
Category: Corporate Affairs
Role Summary
- Drive patient advocacy initiatives to advance care and access to innovative medicines for people with chronic diseases
- Foster partnerships and shape the future direction of the patient advocacy model
- Office-based role in Søborg, Denmark (on-site attendance required, five days per week)
Responsibilities
Patient Advocacy Excellence
- Analyse and anticipate trends and challenges in the patient advocacy landscape
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues in strategic markets worldwide
- Represent the company in international forums, conferences, and roundtables with patient advocacy groups
Advocacy Partnership Development
- Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with key patient organisations and advocates
- Define and develop advocacy strategies aligned with business unit goals
- Lead and co-create advocacy initiatives with patient groups and communities (e.g., care pathway improvements, access to innovative medicines)
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of advocacy efforts on patient outcomes and company reputation
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in public affairs, patient advocacy, or medical affairs within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry (in-house or consultancy)
- Demonstrated experience building and sustaining partnerships with patient advocacy groups across diverse therapeutic areas and geographies
- Ability to assess and articulate business and reputational impact of patient advocacy
- Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Proven strategic thinking and ability to translate complex information into actionable plans
- High degree of empathy, integrity, and patient-centricity
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements and ethical guidelines for pharmaceutical-patient group interactions
- Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced global matrix environment
- Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus
About the Department and Team
- The Patient Experience and Advocacy department is part of Global Medical Affairs
- Oversees patient centricity, external advocacy, and embedding patient strategies across the value chain
- Remit includes Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs), patient preference studies, regulatory engagement, and strategic partnerships with patient communities
- Designs and executes advocacy programmes in partnership with disease communities, supporting policy change and care pathway improvements
Working at Novo Nordisk
- Dedicated to defeating serious chronic diseases with an unconventional spirit and determination
- Over 100 years of building a unique company culture focused on purpose, mutual respect, and going beyond expectations
- Committed to being the best company for the world, fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity
How to Apply
- Please apply by 17th December 2025
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