Are you passionate about shaping public policy and building meaningful relationships with government entities?

Do you have the skills to influence legislative and public policy changes that can make a real difference for people living with diabetes and obesity?

If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Governmental Affairs Manager at Novo Nordisk in Iran. Read on and apply today!

Your new role

As a Governmental Affairs Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Research government activities and policy developments affecting Novo Nordisk’s business, particularly in diabetes care.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Iranian government entities and key policymakers.
Advocate for legislative and public policy changes that support company operations.
Represent Novo Nordisk at industry forums, governmental meetings, and external events.
Prepare and maintain updated materials for engagement with healthcare policymakers and stakeholders.
Ensure ethical conduct and compliance with Novo Nordisk principles, legal requirements, and confidentiality standards.
Collaborate across internal teams, manage external stakeholder interactions, prepare correspondence, and travel across provinces to fulfil role duties.

Your new department

You will be part of the MAPA team in Iran, a dynamic and collaborative environment where we work together to address social, economic, and environmental challenges.

The department is responsible for maintaining and enhancing positive relations with external audiences, including government entities, policymakers, and the general public.

We focus on public relations, government relations, and community engagement to protect and promote Novo Nordisk’s reputation

while advancing our mission to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and obesity.

The team operates in a fast-paced and impactful atmosphere, where your contributions will make a real difference.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

Relevant academic background (MBA, MSc or similar) with 3–5 years of experience in a comparable role.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; fluent in Farsi and English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation skills, and solid business/analytical capabilities.
Knowledge of state government structures, legislative advocacy, negotiation, persuasion, and problem‑solving.
Additional advantages: key account management experience, motivation and ambition, strong collaboration skills, and understanding of budget and appropriations processes.

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.

Deadline

12.02.2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally.

Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change.

More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

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.

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