Global Media Relations Lead

Do you want to play a vital role in developing external communication about Novo Nordisk in a global department? And are you a communication expert who can advise and support our leaders, drive strategic and operational content, and help us continually improve communication? 

Please apply today for a life-changing career!

The position
In this position you will interact with top management within Novo Nordisk, including members of Executive Management, SVPs, CVPs, VPs, managers in HQ and members of the global communicators network. You will also engage with various functions within Novo Nordisk. Key external relationships include journalists, government officials and agencies.

Your main tasks will include:

• Handling of incoming media enquiries from Danish and International media
• Advising Novo Nordisk spokespeople on communication strategy, key messages and delivery in connection with media appearances
• Coordination and ownership of various communication themes
• Media training of Novo Nordisk spokespeople and facilitate interviews and other media events
• Driving communications projects in close collaboration with other departments 

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, the ideal person will have:

• A Journalist and/or a relevant university degree, e.g. political science or communication
• Public relations/media relations or strategic communication is preferred, as well as experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Ample experience working either as a journalist or from a communication job in an agency, company or large-scale organisation
• A strategic and analytical mindset 
• Fluency in both written and verbal English

As a person, you are result-oriented, quality-focused, proactive, outgoing and able to work independently. Your creative and innovative mindset comes naturally to you, and you are a real team player.

About the department
The HQ Global Media team is part of the wider Global Media & Stakeholder Communication team. The whole department of Global Communication is based at Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd, Denmark. In addition to Global Media & Stakeholder Communication, Global Communication has over 60 people working on Reputation and corporate Brand, Content and Digital and Executive and Employee Communication.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop; we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For more information, please contact Lars Otto Andersen-Lange, senior director, HQ Global Media at kolg@novonordisk.com    

Deadline
21 November 2024

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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.