Corporate Vice President, Global Communication

Are you an experienced leader ready to spearhead a global communication function and serve as a trusted communication advisor to the Executive Management at Novo Nordisk? Are you proactive and skilled at fostering collaborative relationships with diverse and senior stakeholders to drive meaningful impact while implementing strategic communication priorities on a global scale?

This is your opportunity to join Novo Nordisk as our new Corporate Vice President (CVP) of Global Communication and take the lead in shaping and driving our global communication function.

About the role

At Novo Nordisk, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to improving the lives of people with serious chronic diseases. Our Global Communication Department is anchored in Commercial Strategy and Corporate Affairs in Novo Nordisk and manages risks to our reputation while seeking to use the best opportunities to show Novo Nordisk’s contribution to patients and societies.

After 23 years with Novo Nordisk, the current Corporate Vice President (CVP) is stepping aside, and therefore we are on the lookout for a new Corporate Vice President (CVP) to head up Global Communication. This role offers the opportunity to lead a global communication function in a very exciting time for the company and for communication, drive impactful initiatives to further strengthen our reputation, and collaborate with diverse senior stakeholders within the organisation.

The Global Communication Department at Novo Nordisk consists of approximately 60+ professionals who are working in Global Media and Stakeholder Communication, Content and Digital, Reputation and Corporate Brand, and Executive and Employee Communication, while the entire global function comprises of approximate 350+ colleagues working in communication across geographies and all EVP areas. There is a collaborative environment where creativity and strategic thinking thrive whilst there has been a strong focus on building a sustainable work-life culture, ensuring high performance and wellbeing go hand-in-hand.

As CVP Global Communication, the key responsibilities are to:

• Continue to develop and drive the global communication function based on a forward-thinking strategic vision, while also driving the Global Communication Leadership Team.
• Lead and nurture a high-performing communication department, building on the culture of sustainable work-life and collaboration to achieve organisational objectives.
• Oversee global media and important stakeholder communication, ensuring there are proactive efforts to manage risks and opportunities to our reputation and that issues and crises are managed effectively.
• Oversee initiatives that enhance the company's corporate brand, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy and that the communication function speaks with one voice.
• Oversee the development of impactful digital content, leveraging data and insights to inform content creation and impact, and spearheading AI initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of impactful communication strategies during periods of high uncertainty, while also driving engaging internal communication to reach global employees and leaders, thus enabling cohesive messaging within the company aligned with corporate strategy and purpose.
• Foster stakeholder engagement and influence both internally and externally, driving meaningful relationships to achieve organisational objectives, while also serving as an advisor to the CEO and the rest of the Executive Management on all major global communication initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years of demonstrated expertise in corporate communication within a global context, with a proven track record of at least 5-8 years in a leadership capacity showcasing strategic leadership and industry acumen.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies during periods of high uncertainty, demonstrating adaptability and astute decision-making to effectively navigate challenging scenarios.
• Experienced in role modelling an enterprise mindset and promoting a culture of cross-functional collaboration.
• Experienced in providing strategic communication counsel to senior management.
• Established success in leading and cultivating high-performing, large-scale communication teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration to achieve organisational objectives.
• Prior experience within the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous, reflecting an understanding of the unique dynamics and communication requirements within this sector.
• Adaptability and flexibility in navigating through complex and evolving communication landscapes, adeptly adjusting strategies as needed.
• Encourages and champions innovative approaches to communication, staying updated on emerging trends and technologies in the field.

As a person you find it motivating to proactively lead various teams with a strong sense for collaboration and stakeholder management. Your leadership style is rooted in a set of values aligning with the Novo Nordisk Way. You enjoy having multiple deadlines and varied responsibilities across a range of tasks and find it natural to create structure. You get energy from working with many senior stakeholders and the fact that no two days are the same, thriving with a dynamic day-to-day. You are engaged and passionate about driving impact and progress, finding solutions, continuous improvements and take pride in delivering high-quality results. 

Working at Novo Nordisk:
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.

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

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.

Contact

For further information, please contact Senior Executive Search Partner Anette Schmidt Jepsen at [email protected] or get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers. If you believe that you are qualified and willing to take the challenge, please send your CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.

Deadline

Please submit your application via our online application tool by Thursday 13 March 2025.
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.