Associate Director of Communication Partnering, R&ED

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In Research & Early Development (R&ED), we explore scientific ideas and innovations to defeat serious chronic disease. We develop scientific ideas into novel molecules and bring them to first human testing with the goal to treat, modify, prevent and even cure serious chronic disease. We have recently established a centralised Communication function in R&ED with the goal to foster agility as well as overall efficiency and effectiveness of communication initiatives, in line with evolving business priorities.

Are you a skilled communicator looking for an opportunity to set the strategic communication agenda in R&ED? Do you possess strong leadership capabilities with the ability to lead a dedicated team of Communicators to deliver business value in a high-paced environment?

Here is your opportunity to head up the newly established Communication Partnering team in Research & Early Development at Novo Nordisk. Apply now!

The position

As Associate Director of Communication Partnering in the R&ED EVP area, you will lead the newly established Communication Partnering team and prioritise support based on business needs and strategic goals. You will set the strategic communication agenda and translate needs and demands in the organisation to initiatives. You will report directly to Head of EVP Communication, R&ED.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership to the Communication Partnering team
• Act as a strong support and sparring partner to the Head of EVP Communication, R&ED, driving the development and execution of strategic employee and leadership communications
• Ensure leadership communications oversight by overseeing and ensuring the editorial alignment of SVP communications to maintain consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels
• Engage senior leaders to understand communication needs, collaborating to provide effective and tailored communication solutions that meet their requirements
• Regularly evaluate the performance of the Communication Partnering team, providing feedback, and implementing strategies for professional development and continuous improvement

The position will be based in Måløv, Denmark.

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed in this position, we expect you to have:

• Master’s degree in communication, business administration or related field
• Several years of work experience from working within large global companies
• Strong professional communication background and impactful narrator with extensive experience as strategic communication advisor from other corporate environments
• Experienced in developing and implementing global change and communication strategies
• Experienced with people leadership
• Advanced and fluent in spoken and written English

On a personal level, you have a strategic and innovative mindset. You are proactive and can challenge and influence senior leadership with strategic communication recommendations, coupled with strong interpersonal skills to build consensus and influence at all levels of the organisation. You can work in a global, multi-cultural context and your robust interpersonal and communication skills enable you to effectively set direction and collaborate across teams and departments, fostering an environment of strategic thinking and a team-oriented approach.

About the department

Communication Partnering is a newly established centralised team within R&ED Communication and is composed of R&ED Communication Partners. The team is responsible for delivering strong strategic communication advisory and partnering to the R&ED LT members. This includes developing and driving communication plans and key messages with an enterprise mindset. In addition, the Head of Communication Partnering will act as a strong support and sparring partner to the EVP Communication Partner & Head of R&ED Communication.

The department is part of the cross-functional area Strategy, Portfolio, Operations & Communication (SPOC) which serves as a central support entity within R&ED, partnering with the business to address existing and evolving priorities and needs. The organisation encompasses the R&ED Communication team, a Project Management Consultancy team, driving impactful strategic, operational, cultural, and/or “out of the box” innovative projects in service of R&ED, as well as the Integrations, the Investments & DK Operations Team, the Strategy, Governance & Portfolio Team and Site Operations (US & NNCRO).

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.

Contact

For further information, please contact Yvette Miata Petersen, Corporate Vice President, at [email protected]. Due to the holiday season, you can expect to hear back from Yvette after January 6th. Please write the job title in the email subject line.

Deadline

15 January 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

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.