Head of Communication & Sustainability

Are you passionate about driving strategic external communications and shaping the future of global health? Do you have a passion for translating complex scientific information into emotionally compelling narratives that resonate with the public? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Head of Communications and Sustainability in Region Europe and Canada (EUCAN). Apply today for a life-changing career at Novo Nordisk!

The position
The Head of Communications and Sustainability will be responsible for leading a team and function responsible for all facets of external communication. This role will orchestrate and mobilise local media engagement to enhance patient awareness and activation. The incumbent will also play a pivotal role in contributing to social and online media strategies as an emerging discipline within the organisation while leveraging senior leadership experience to challenge and refine corporate habits and operating models.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team that develops and implements strategic communication plans that translate complex scientific concepts into compelling narratives for a lay audience.
• Contribute to the development and execution of social and online media strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate messaging and objectives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, industry stakeholders and internal partners to expand communication reach and impact.
• Drive reputation management, media training, sustainability and internal communication with impact.
• Lead and mentor a team consisting of three direct reports of communications/media partners and indirect/functional network of +50 colleagues across Europe and Canada, fostering a culture of collaboration and business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in communications, public relations, or related field, preferably from the fast-moving consumer goods industry.
• Demonstrated experience in translating complex information into easily understood content for diverse audiences and across a range of channels.
• Proven track record of successful media engagement and social media strategy implementation.

About the department
The position is based in Region EUCAN, where you will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Our department focuses on maintaining and enhancing positive relations with external audiences, including the general public, journalists, media outlets and influencers. We are committed to addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges and promoting the organisation’s image positively.

Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease. 

Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying.

Deadline 
Apply before 11th May 2025

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.