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    About the Department


    The Communications Department brings the value of Novo Nordisk medicines and innovations to life through strategic communications that elevate our purpose, drive our business, foster our culture and enhance our reputation with patients, customers, employees and society in the US.

    Communications is comprised of four distinct yet synergistic teams that work collaboratively with a focus on proactive and progressive approaches to:
    Corporate Reputation & Brand; Commercial Communications; Enterprise & Leadership Communications; and Digital Channels & Content.

    We provide objective strategic communications counsel, an ability to flex with shifting organizational priorities and emerging needs and a strong focus on ethics and discretion with the sensitive information we are entrusted with.

    As part of Team Novo Nordisk, you will have an opportunity to work with extraordinary, energizing and diverse talent where your distinct perspectives and expertise are valued as we work together to change lives for the better.

    The Position


    Responsible for directing Commercial Communications strategies, with the Senior Director, Commercial Communications, for disease categories within Novo Nordisk Inc., providing seasoned communications expertise and partnership to leadership and other communicators.

    Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of integrated communications plans and the strategic planning and implementation for patient ambassadors and engagement, marketing/sponsorship programs, internal and field communications, issues management and select corporate image enhancement opportunities targeting key external stakeholders.

    Serves as a communications partner to senior leaders and works with the broader NNI Communications team to ensure commercial and patient communications plans include external and internal activities.

    Relationships

    This position reports to the Senior Director, Commercial Communications and has management responsibility.

    The position will interact with top management within NNI, including Marketing, Sales, Market Access, BioPharm & Strategy, CMR, Legal and Public Affairs.

    This position will also engage with various functions within NN/AS.

    Key external relationships include patients and key opinion leaders in all Novo Nordisk therapeutic areas, third-party advocacy organizations, media, public relations agencies and vendors.

    Essential functions

    Commercial communications and leadership:
    Oversees the development and implementation of proactive communications and media relations plans and strategies to support the business goals and strategies of Novo Nordisk, internally and externally
    Advises Senior Leadership on how to best communicate goals and objectives, both internally and externally
    Ensures that there are strategic internal communications plans in place to support leadership and business milestones within NNI
    Provides counsel to ET leaders for external presentations and internal communications, working collaboratively across the NNI Communications Team
    Drives positive media coverage for Novo Nordisk in business, financial and consumer press to enhance visibility of company and its brands in coordination with the NNI Media Relations lead
    Develops key message platforms, prepares/coaches management for media interviews and external speaking opportunities; and works with reporters to shape/influence story coverage
    Oversees or directs the activities of external public relations agencies
    Oversees management of commercial communications and marketing budgets; accountable for executing programs within budget parameters
    Contract negotiation

    Patient ambassadors strategy and engagement:
    Oversight of strategy and direction for Novo Nordisk patient ambassadors and chefs, across therapeutic areas, including primary point of contact, selection and training
    Lead cross-functional working group within Novo Nordisk to strengthen alignment around planning and execution of patient ambassador programs across all parts of the business, including diabetes, obesity and biopharmaceuticals
    Liaise with HQ departments, assess and adapt global corporate patient relations activities for appropriate US implementation; collaborate with HQ colleagues to ensure US perspectives are incorporated in global plans

    Issues management:
    Conducts assessment of potential issues facing the commercial business and develops plans to anticipate and mitigate issues
    Serves as subject matter expert to NNI Communications in developing effective communication plans for the issue business owner

    Measurement:
    Charts progress and adjusts plans/tactics accordingly, Holds agencies accountable for delivering on measurement targets
    Establishes and follows through meaningful and measurable objectives for communications programs that are aligned with business goals
    Identifies and applies the best tools and technologies to measure and analyze results

    Physical Requirements

    10-20% overnight travel required.

    Development of People


    Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process.


    Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility.

    Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.

    Qualifications
    A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, English or a related discipline required
    Minimum of 12 years of communications, public relations or relevant marketing experience, including within the pharmaceutical industry required
    Minimum of 3-5 years of direct supervisory experience required
    Experience in managing and working within a public relations agency environment preferred
    Ability to work under tight timelines, in what can be a stressful environment with limited planning or preparation
    Able to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative environment with global as well as regional considerations and, sometimes, political implications
    Proven strategic planning, media relations and issues/crisis management skills are essential for this position
    Strong communicator with ability to negotiate, persuade and counsel effectively
    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management as well as with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds
    Understanding of social media platforms and digital strategies

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


    At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world.

    We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.

    We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in.

    Together, we're life changing.

    Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer.

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.


    If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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