Novo Nordisk Posted September 24, 2026

Public Policy Manager (Bangkok, Bangkok, TH)

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About this opportunity

Shape the policies that shape healthcare. At Novo Nordisk, the regulatory and political landscape isn't just something we navigate – it's something we actively help define, so that patients worldwide can access the treatments they need.

Your new role

As a Public Policy Manager, you will be at the intersection of healthcare policy, commercial strategy and patient advocacy – translating complex regulatory environments into actionable insights and strategies that safeguard and advance Novo Nordisk's ability to reach patients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Monitoring, analysing and interpreting public policy developments across key therapy areas to identify risks and opportunities for Novo Nordisk's portfolio

- Developing and executing policy strategies that support patient access to innovative treatments in areas such as obesity, diabetes and other serious chronic diseases

- Building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, government officials, industry associations and other external stakeholders

- Collaborating cross-functionally with medical affairs, market access, legal and commercial teams to align policy positions with broader business objectives

- Preparing policy briefs, position papers and strategic recommendations for senior leadership

- Representing Novo Nordisk in external forums, industry coalitions and policy consultations

- Tracking the competitive and regulatory landscape to anticipate shifts that could impact portfolio and market strategy

Your new department

Within this area, the Public Policy team plays a critical role in ensuring Novo Nordisk's voice is heard where it matters most – in the policy discussions that determine how healthcare is delivered and how patients access treatment. You will join a collaborative and strategically minded team that works at the crossroads of science, business and society, directly influencing the environment in which our therapies reach the people who need them.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for someone who combines deep policy expertise with the strategic mindset and collaborative energy to thrive in a fast-evolving healthcare landscape. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Master's degree in public policy, political science, health economics, law or a related field

- Significant experience in public affairs, government relations or health policy, ideally within the pharmaceutical or broader healthcare industry

- A strong understanding of healthcare systems, pricing and reimbursement frameworks and the regulatory environment

- Excellent stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to build trusted relationships with policymakers and external partners

- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex policy topics into clear, compelling narratives

- A proactive, analytical mindset and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions and geographies

- Must be a Thai citizen or permanent resident

- Fluent written and verbal English skills essential

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

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.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Communications & Public Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Communications & Public Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 83 comparable Manager Communications & Public Affairs roles across 37 biopharma companies.

83Comparable roles tracked
78Currently active
37Companies hiring similar roles
22Countries represented

Salary context

16 of 83 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Federal Government Affairs Manager · Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. $119,700/yr – $164,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Associate Director, R&D Integrated Communications · AbbVie $141,500/yr – $268,500/yr
Peer group range $141,850 – $205,000 (median $167,375)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 83 comparable roles

United States32
Japan12
Germany6
India6
China4
Canada4

+ 16 more countries

Seniority mix

83 of 83 peers have a known seniority level

Manager65
Associate Director17
Associate1

Therapeutic area mix

7 of 83 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Rare Disease4
Oncology2
Cardiovascular / CVRM1

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