(Sr.) Public Affairs Manager

Novo Nordisk (headquartered in Denmark) is a leading healthcare company with 100 years of history and our journey began with diabetes. Currently the company employs 53,000 colleagues in 80 countries, and we are treating 32 million people living with serious chronic diseases worldwide, every day. At Novo Nordisk, we don’t just aspire to be the best company in the world, but we aspire to be the best company for the world.

About the job

• Develop and implement public affairs strategies - Create and execute comprehensive public affairs plans to support corporate objectives and enhance the organisation's public image.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders - Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, industry groups, and other external stakeholders to advance the organisation's interests.
• Monitor and influence public policy - Track relevant legislative and regulatory developments, and advocate for policies that benefit the organisation through strategic communication and lobbying efforts.
• Enhance corporate reputation - Develop and implement communication strategies to positively influence public perception and protect the organisation's reputation during crises.
• Coordinate community engagement initiatives - Plan and execute community outreach programmes to address social, economic, and environmental challenges, and promote the organisation's image in a positive way.

Qualifications

• Policy Analysis: Proficient in analysing and interpreting government policies and regulations to assess their impact on the organisation and develop appropriate response strategies.
• Government Relations: Skilled in navigating and influencing government policies and legislative processes to create a favorable regulatory and economic environment for the organisation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, shareholders, and advocacy groups, to support the organisation's objectives.
• Strategic Communication: Ability to craft and deliver messages that align with the organisation's goals and resonate with diverse external audiences, including the public, government officials, and investors.
• Advocacy: Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the organisation's interests, both publicly and privately, to influence public opinion and policy decisions.
• Public Relations Expertise: Proficiency in managing the organisation's public image and reputation through effective media relations, crisis management, and community engagement 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.