EVP Communications Partner

People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs
Bagsværd, Denmark 

Are you excited about leading strategic communication and acting as a trusted communication partner to executives? Are you proactive and skilled at collaborating with the business to define and deliver strategic communication priorities? Do you have substantial experience in communicating financial results and investor-related matters? Here is your opportunity to join the newly formed Corporate Affairs function and help shape communication for Finance, Legal and Global Solutions (FLGS) at Novo Nordisk.

The position

In this role, you will serve as a senior advisor on financial and executive communication with a focus on supporting the CFO. Working closely with key colleagues across the global organization, you will develop and execute strategic communication activities, engage stakeholders across global functions, and partner with C‑suite leaders at Novo Nordisk.

Main task will include

• Develop and deliver financial and executive communication activities and key messaging, with primary focus on CFO support
• Manage internal FLGS communication activities, as well as external initiatives that support the CFO, collaborating with relevant functions and communication colleagues across Novo Nordisk
• Manage global communication activities to engage employees in FLGS around company strategy and purpose
• Create content for internal channels and company meetings as well as for external when relevant in close collaboration with the Executive and Employee communications team
• Collaborate with Investor Relations and Global Media Team on key activities

Your skills & qualifications

• Native/fluent in verbal and written English
• A relevant academic degree in communications or similar
• Solid business understanding and +10 years’ experience within strategic communication from an agency, company, or large organization
• A proven track record of advising senior and top management, preferably also experience from the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated experience in strategic foresight and scenario planning to anticipate risks and opportunities and translate them into proactive communication plans
• Ability to combine strategic insight with tactical execution – with an eye to detail
• Strong strategic and analytical skills
• Tech-savvy, understanding and leveraging opportunities in digital communication
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to engage and interact with a range of diverse audiences on a global level

On a personal level, you are service-minded, proactive and a team player with the ability to react and adapt fast, with a creative and innovative mind-set.

About the department

In People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs, you will be part of a team that enhances employee engagement and attracts top talent to ensure Novo Nordisk remains a premier choice for exceptional individuals. Together, we foster an inclusive workplace culture that empowers individuals to thrive and supports our mission to make a positive impact on people's lives.

The Executive and Employee Communication team is part of the Corporate Affairs function, based out of Novo Nordisk headquarters in Bagsværd, Denmark. Corporate Affairs consists of Public Affairs, Global Media and Corporate Brand & Production.

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.

Contact

For more information, please contact Ditte Namer, Senior Director, Executive and Employee Communication on dtnr@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

April 6

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.