Communications Specialist

Shape how a global healthcare leader is perceived across South Africa. Join us to craft compelling stories, build meaningful relationships with media, agencies, and internal and external stakeholders, and help drive the reputation of a company dedicated to defeating serious chronic diseases.

Your new role

As a Communications Specialist, you'll play a central role in strengthening Novo Nordisk's reputation and brand visibility across South Africa. Working closely with the Communications Manager, you'll develop and execute internal and external communication strategies that connect with diverse audiences – from media and government bodies to our own employees and community partners.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and execution of corporate and brand communication strategies that strengthen our reputation and ensure consistent messaging across all channels
• Managing media relations by working with our PR partners to ensure accurate, timely coverage
• Creating and managing engaging content across corporate channels, including social media, newsletters, website copy, and corporate materials that reflect our values and brand voice
• Delivering internal communications and maintaining our SharePoint platform to keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with corporate priorities
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities by developing communication materials for events, campaigns, and programmes aimed at fostering positive relationships with communities, investors, and partners
• Monitoring and analysing communication performance and media coverage to identify trends, opportunities, and insights that inform future strategies
• Coordinating communications planning, approvals, and governance to ensure all deliverables meet deadlines and follow brand standards

Your new department

As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world's population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe.

Within International Operations, the Market Access & Corporate Affairs team plays a vital role in shaping how Novo Nordisk is perceived and ensuring our voice is heard by the audiences that matter most. We're a collaborative team that works across functions – from leadership and marketing to regulatory affairs – to tell our story authentically and build trust with external and internal stakeholders alike.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a Communications Specialist who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a passion for strategic storytelling. You'll bring with you:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a similar role, with a proven track record in crafting impactful messaging for external audiences including media, internal stakeholders, and community stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement expertise and the ability to build positive relationships with communication and PR agencies, internal stakeholders, patient advocacy groups and other external stakeholders
• Experience in social media management, content creation across multiple channels, and the ability to repurpose content for different formats and audiences
• Strategic thinking capabilities and analytical skills to monitor communication performance and use insights to inform future strategies
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to tailor communication approaches to resonate with diverse social contexts
• Creativity and innovation in developing campaigns that address social and health challenges while promoting our reputation
• Collaborative and teamwork-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Experience in a multi-national environment, social media design, and Veeva Vault would be beneficial.

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

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. You'll work in a culture built on warmth and collaboration, where your voice matters and your contribution helps shape how we're perceived across South Africa and beyond.
Deadline

Please apply by May 13, 2026

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.