Public Affairs and Communication Manager

Lead corporate communication and help shape the public conversation about obesity and healthcare in Poland - drive reputation, stakeholder trust and impactful medical education.

Your new role

As Public Affairs and Communication Manager you will split your time between corporate communications and the medialisation of our obesity educational campaign (target split 50:50). You will plan and execute short, mid and long-term corporate communication strategies that support Novo Nordisk’s strategic objectives and build a strong, trusted public reputation. You will also create and deliver a media plan for an educational obesity campaign, coordinating earned, paid and social media and exploring innovative channels to engage customers and the public.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Plan and execute short, mid and long-term Corporate Communication strategies to support Novo Nordisk’s business and reputation objectives.
• Develop processes and projects for effective corporate branding and external communication, representing Novo Nordisk at public conferences, debates and roundtables.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with strategic stakeholders (healthcare experts, media, influencers, patient groups) and map stakeholder landscapes to inform communications.
• Create and implement the medialisation plan for the obesity educational campaign, coordinating earned, paid and social media and collaborating closely with the Senior Public Affairs Manager and Customer Strategy Department.
• Manage media relations and act as MAPA lead in crisis and emergency communications.
• Seek and implement innovative customer engagement and manage cooperation with media houses and non-medical influencers in compliance with legal and company standards.
  
  

Your new department
You will be part of Market Access and Public Affairs (MAPA) in Poland, working closely with Medical, Customer Strategy, MAPA colleagues, Polish Leadership Team and General Management. Our team drives public affairs, stakeholder engagement and external communications that support market access and patient impact.

Your skills & qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should:

• Hold a university degree and have deep knowledge of PR, public affairs and communication theory and practice.
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managerial role in Public Affairs or Public Relations, preferably in healthcare, with experience in corporate PR projects.
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communications skills, with established contacts across healthcare and lay media in Poland.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English and Polish.
• Have experience managing earned and paid media activities and coordinating influencer and media‑house partnerships.
• Possess strong strategic planning and execution skills and knowledge of legal regulations governing the Polish healthcare system and communications.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. We combine scientific curiosity, warmth and determination to create lasting improvements in health. At Novo Nordisk you will join a collaborative culture that values development, integrity and innovative thinking — with opportunities to grow across medical, commercial and public affairs functions.

Deadline

27th January 2026

Please note that applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis the position may be closed before the deadline.  

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long‑term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.